1. Casual or core – which are you?
Find out what sort of gamer you are by filling in this table. Look at the criteria
for a core gamer answer yes or no to the question and then support your
response with an example of how you consume you games – use specific
games and experiences.
CORE CRITERIA
Technologically savvy –
YES/NO
Yes
EVIDENCE
Can connect console easily to the
net
No
Still on the Xbox 360
can you hook your console
to the net easily or upgrade
your PC?
Have the latest highend
computers/consoles –
which consoles/formats do
you own?
Willingness to pay to
No
play – how much would you
I wouldn’t spent a lot of money on a
game
invest in a new game or
console?
Prefer violent/action
games – are you more
Yes
More action packed and exhilarating
Yes
Makes the game more enjoyable
No
Short bursts with friends
Bioshock than Angry Birds?
Prefer games that have
depth and complexity –
do you like a challenge?
Play games over many
long sessions – long haul
or short bursts?
Hunger for gamingrelated information – do
No
you use game related
website or read game
magazines?
Discuss games with
friends/bulletin boards –
No
is this a common topic of
conversation with your on
and offline friends?
Play for the exhilaration
of defeating (or
completing) the game –
do you try to play to
completion?
No

2. Much more tolerant of
frustration – how long do
No
you give a game if it’s hard
to play?
Engaged in competition
with themselves, the
game, and other
players – do you strive
to get the high-scores
and be the best?
HARDORE OR
CASUAL?
No
Casual