Casual or core tom
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The document discusses the differences between core and casual gamers by providing criteria to determine which category a person falls into based on their gaming habits and preferences. The respondent answers questions about their technological knowledge, spending habits, game genres and complexity preferences, social behaviors, and competitiveness. Based on their answers indicating they have older consoles, are not willing to pay much for games, get bored and frustrated easily with challenges, and don't seek out additional gaming media or competition, they conclude they are a casual rather than core gamer.
Casual or core tom
- 1. Casual or core – which are you? Find out what sort of gamer you are by filling in this table. Look at the criteria for a core gamer answer yes or no to the question and then support your response with an example of how you consume you games – use specific games and experiences. CORE CRITERIA Technologically savvy – can you hook your YES/NO Yes EVIDENCE Only just though, I’d have to Google it. No The latest console I owe is a PS2. No I wouldn’t pay more than £20 for a game. No I’m not into the violence side of games. Yes I like a challenge but it sucks when I get killed easily. console to the net easily or upgrade your PC? Have the latest highend computers/consoles – which consoles/formats do you own? Willingness to pay to play – how much would you invest in a new game or console? Prefer violent/action games – are you more Bioshock than Angry Birds? Prefer games that have depth and complexity – do you like a challenge? Play games over many No long sessions – long I get bored easily. haul or short bursts? Hunger for gamingNo related information – do Not at all. you use game related website or read game magazines? Discuss games with friends/bulletin boards No Nope, never. Yes I like to complete the game – is this a common topic of conversation with your on and offline friends? Play for the exhilaration of defeating (or
- 2. completing) the game – do you try to play to completion? Much more tolerant of frustration – how long do No I get frustrated easily if it’s too hard. you give a game if it’s hard to play? Engaged in Yes competition with themselves, the game, and other players – do you strive to get the high-scores and be the best? HARDORE OR CASUAL? Casual. I like to play with others and challenging their highscores.