Gamers and public opinion
Society thinks of gamers as nothing more than rude shut-ins who lack a social life and have no respect for authority.
While gamers may have something to say that would disprove that misconception, society may have a point if it were to spend some time on Xbox Live, a service regrettably known for its disrespectful behavior.
Adam Sessler of G4 highlights this problem in his latest soapbox below:
Interestingly, society is not the only group of individuals trashing gamers; in some respects, gamers are doing it to themselves, witness the split that exists between what is considered ‘hardcore’ and ‘casual.’ To these people, casual games like Wii Fit and other Nintendo software will signal the death of the industry.
Perhaps they would have a second thought if they read this report, which notes that about 20% of casual gamers are disabled. For these people, playing games gives them a sense of purpose and enjoyment.
Games should be able to help everyone, not just individuals who derive enjoyment from fragging one another.