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Let's try defining hardcore before we try and define ourselves with mentioned attribute first.

To me, a hardcore gamer is a person who always wants the best out of his system, setup and environment. He will not stop paying for equipment, games, platforms, bonus content (sigh), or Limited Editions.

Now, I apply to some of the above, but certainly not all of them.

On a final call, let's say I'm 50% hardcore, and 50% casual.
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The Xbox 360 Is In Trouble
Shah | 4:35 PM on 07.22.2007 7 comments


According to gamepro.com that is.

They raise some valid points indeed, while I cannot agree with all of them. After all, software sells the hardware. And where the 360 is, there is software. PS3? Not so much. Wii? Neither.

One should not blame this on the company or brands though. Sheer fanboyism is not the solution. The Wii and PS3 are practically "new" on the market, thus they can't help the lack of software. The further delay of MGS4 certainly doesn't help that for example. Given the +1 year advantage of the Xbox360 platform, it has a respectable amount of exclusives (both 1st and 3rd party) coming this year, and at this time I certainly wouldn't call it in trouble.

In fact, I would rather call the PS3, which is losing exclusives left and right, and the Wii, which has exploited the mainstream but is disappointing the hardcore, in trouble. While it's really too early to call darkness out on either.



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bmdubya's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/22/2007 16:46
bmdubya
Gamepro is the worst magazine around. I used to buy their magazine, but they just suck at writing good stuff. I don't know if they want to start controveries or what, but I just don't like them.
Roflcopter Pilot's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/22/2007 16:53
Roflcopter Pilot
I don't know if you know this or not, but there is a forum.
SLiFE's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/22/2007 16:53
SLiFE
Gamepro was great when I was 10.
Problem is, they still cater to that audience.

I give this post 3.5/5 for the Fun Factor.
Roflcopter Pilot's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/22/2007 16:54
Roflcopter Pilot
Also, EGM >>> Gamepro, Game Informer, Nintendo Power
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/22/2007 17:21
BlindsideDork
I am not disappointed with my Wii, am I no longer hXc, or hardcore?

I enjoy Game Informer though...
cjpkiller's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/22/2007 18:35
cjpkiller
hey look a total copy pasta... ITS THE NEW BLUE WOLF!!! HAI2U
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