I live in Japan and help lead a weekly English conversation class for adults. Today we got on the subjects of video games, which is common since I hog the conversation, and I was asked what kind of games I like. The guy that asked is a young guy, he's 23, and he's a NERD!!! Total closet Otaku. He told me he likes to occasionally play chess or puzzle games on his computer and then I chuckled and said, "I like games where you shoot people." They all laughed a little nervously and a woman said "You are American." That's how they realize I like shooting games. I was going to explain why I like shooting games, but after a year and a half of trying to discredit stereotypes, I like encouraging them sometimes. I did tell them I like other games, though, and explained how I was looking forward to Little Big Planet. After explaining that the game had these little dolls you control the NERD asked, "Is this a Japanese game?" Guns = American Cute dolls = Japan Remember my words next time you see the sales charts for Japan.