Gaming Hobby or Lifestyle
Current Systems
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Xbox 360
Playstation 3
Wii
Personal Computers
Gaming Room Essentials
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A seat or “Gaming Chair”
System of Choice and Controller
Tv
Games
Non Essentials
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Turtle Beaches/Headset
Keyboard Attachment
Internet Connection
AA Batteries
Speakers/Music/Surround Sound
Energy Drinks
High Def Setup
What Does a Gaming Room Look Like?
• Everything Centered Around the Tv
• Accessories Within Arms Reach
• Proper Lighting (Dim) Reduces Glare
Folk Terms
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Shotty
No Scope
Quick Scope
Rpg
X box Live Party
First Person Shooter
Campaign
Importance Single Player Games
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Campaign
Customization of Characters/Guns
Intensity
Diversity From Other Games
Importance of Multiplayer
• Challenging/Competition
• Intensity
• Large Online Community
Taxonomy
• Types of video games
– First person Shooter
– Over the shoulder shooter (third person)
– Rpg
– Open world rpg
– Action
– Arcade
– Sports
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5:30
Hours Played per Everyday
Accessories
week
Gaming
Hardcore
Headset, Suitable chair, Online
Gamer
Capabilities
25+
of course
Nothing other than essential
0-15
Depends
Casual
Gamer