Why are there soooo many people who thin ...

You know does it ever annoy you that theres sooooooooooo many people that think that gaming is just a kid thing? I mean seriously, if video games were just for kids then why would there be many games like Gears of war and Grand theft auto. I mean they make such a big deal about all these violent games but its not just for kids! And how come everywhere I go people call my PSP a Gameboy? I mean half the time I'm not even playing games on it! Am I the only one who's thinking this? Seriouslyts just another form of entertainment just like say, movies or TV. Gaming consoles aren't toys. Oh and have you ever noticed how on TV and movies whenever a kids playing video games they make the sound effects sound like an Atari 2600 game or an NES game, no offense non gamers but we've come along way from pong and Atari 2600, now we have games like Oblivion where theres a whole world fully detailed and full of intelligent NPC's that can literally eat and talk to each other and even make potions! Well thats my rant, does anyone feel the same? Why are there soooo many people who thin ...
I personally think that perception has changed. Now if it was 5 years ago, then hell yeah, thats all I heard. But gaming is cool now. And the average age of the gamer is what, 29 now? Why are there soooo many people who thin ...
It's cos video games consoles ARE toys, you play with them.
Those people are too old probably..
I've seen a show where a kid and his father were playing N64, but there was no cart in the system...
my girl friend use to think gaming was for kids then she got a psp and she got obessed with games. then i got her a ds now she has like 8 psp games and 15 ds games. when people say its for kids u can tell they have not played many games
The name video games gives it a bad wrap. They need to change the name....interactive entertainment is the way to go.
[QUOTE=''Nintendo-Wii'']It's cos video games consoles ARE toys, you play with them.[/QUOTE]

So does that mean baseball bats and footballs are toys?
[QUOTE=''NicktehImperial''][QUOTE=''Nintendo-Wii'']It's cos video games consoles ARE toys, you play with them.[/QUOTE]

So does that mean baseball bats and footballs are toys? [/QUOTE]



Or my gf?
Most gamers are 20+ so umm.. People who say they are for kids are lost in the 80's.




[QUOTE=''NicktehImperial''][QUOTE=''Nintendo-Wii'']It's cos video games consoles ARE toys, you play with them.[/QUOTE] So does that mean baseball bats and footballs are toys? [/QUOTE] Yes anything that you play is a toy and the word Game in it makes people see it as a toy sure Board games are toys and Adults play them alot, Videogames are just like Board games the way I see it because Videogames are toys but Adults can play them, My dad he still buys Hot Wheels and puts up Model Trains those are considered Toys but Alot of Adults use those things.
[QUOTE=''Nintendo_Ownes7''][QUOTE=''NicktehImperial''][QUOTE=''Nintendo-Wii'']It's cos video games consoles ARE toys, you play with them.[/QUOTE] So does that mean baseball bats and footballs are toys? [/QUOTE] Yes anything that you play is a toy and the word Game in it makes people see it as a toy sure Board games are toys and Adults play them alot, Videogames are just like Board games the way I see it because Videogames are toys but Adults can play them, My dad he still buys Hot Wheels and puts up Model Trains those are considered Toys but Alot of Adults use those things.[/QUOTE]

I see your point. But I don't feel proud putting Gears of war in the same category as a teddy bear.
[QUOTE=''NicktehImperial''][QUOTE=''Nintendo_Ownes7''][QUOTE=''NicktehImperial''][QUOTE=''Nintendo-Wii'']It's cos video games consoles ARE toys, you play with them.[/QUOTE] So does that mean baseball bats and footballs are toys? [/QUOTE] Yes anything that you play is a toy and the word Game in it makes people see it as a toy sure Board games are toys and Adults play them alot, Videogames are just like Board games the way I see it because Videogames are toys but Adults can play them, My dad he still buys Hot Wheels and puts up Model Trains those are considered Toys but Alot of Adults use those things.[/QUOTE]

I see your point. But I don't feel proud putting Gears of war in the same category as a teddy bear.[/QUOTE]

when you get older and wiser you really don't care anymore.
From personal experience I can say I feel the same way. Videogames/consoles are so much more than what non gamers think...you can watch movies, listen to music , surf the net, chat with other people. However, I have found the game that stops parents from thinking of videogames just as games...Gran Turismo has captured the hearts of most of my family members ( they most think of videogames as a waste of time). I suppose the only way to change the perspective of people is by teaching them otherwise. Videogames are the future....they combine all the other forms of media into one package. Game on.

[QUOTE=''Iron_Phoenix777'']From personal experience I can say I feel the same way. Videogames/consoles are so much more than what non gamers think...you can watch movies, listen to music , surf the net, chat with other people. However, I have found the game that stops parents from thinking of videogames just as games...Gran Turismo has captured the hearts of most of my family members ( they most think of videogames as a waste of time). I suppose the only way to change the perspective of people is by teaching them otherwise. Videogames are the future....they combine all the other forms of media into one package. Game on.
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Jack Thompson would disagree...
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Well they are called ''games''... If they were called ''Interactive Fiction'' or some other pretentious title they might be more respected.
[QUOTE=''BioShockOwnz''][QUOTE=''NicktehImperial''][QUOTE=''Nintendo-Wii'']It's cos video games consoles ARE toys, you play with them.[/QUOTE] So does that mean baseball bats and footballs are toys? [/QUOTE] Or my gf?[/QUOTE]Pics or it didn't happen!And who cares what others think, just enjoy what you enjoy damnit!
[QUOTE=''Chutebox''][QUOTE=''BioShockOwnz''][QUOTE=''NicktehImperial''][QUOTE=''Nintendo-Wii'']It's cos video games consoles ARE toys, you play with them.[/QUOTE] So does that mean baseball bats and footballs are toys? [/QUOTE] Or my gf?[/QUOTE]Pics or it didn't happen!And who cares what others think, just enjoy what you enjoy damnit! [/QUOTE]
I'm on to You. You're verbally burning down SW.
that sterotype is subsiding, but it is still there to a degree
[QUOTE=''-DarthVader-'']Most gamers are 20+ so umm.. People who say they are for kids are lost in the 80's.



[/QUOTE]I doubt it.

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