Here are some of the biggest stereotypes and types of gamers I see a lot of
. Feel free to add some. Which type of gamer do you hate most and which type of gamer would you consider yourself? I think I am most like Fanboy because I ride for Nintendo a lot
The "Everyone is a bandwagon and i'm a real fan" retro guyMost likely will be found on facebook under the 90s kids only group where everyone talks and shares memes about how bad kids have it because they don't know what a CD skipping is or what blowing in a cartridge is or what Alanis Morrissette CD you had.
Typically talks about how everyone is faking being into retro and how it's just a trend and that he loved retro before all of his friends and before it became popular. Typically goes out of his way to make fun of people who buy the NES Classic edition by posting desperate attention seeking pictures saying "I have all of those games on the original hardware, I don't need that emulator box" just because he's bitter he couldn't get one. When out in public he will point out anyone with a Mario Phone case or Zelda T Shirt or a girl with pokeballs painted on her nails to call them a fake fan who is just liking video games and 80s-90s retro culture because it's popular instead of welcoming them into the hobby and giving them tips and fun conversations.
Was seen during the pokemon go trend calling little children fake because they didn't play the original gameboy pokemon games.
Child - "Hello sir, I happen to like Charizard"
Legit Retro Guy - "Did you ever collect all 151 pokemon in the original for GameBoy?
Child - "No"
Legit Retro Guy- "Your opinion is invalid. You aren't even a real pokemon fan. Sick of all these kids acting like they know about Pokemon. Try sitting next to a lamp because your handheld wasn't back lit. I'm an OG. I remember waiting in line at KB Toys with my walkman and I sold some guy 50 pokemon cards to get a ninja turtles Pog. You don't even know about pogs do you? pssst"
The "PC Master Race" GuyLooking at anything under 120 FPS strains the retina in his eye and causes anger. Typically uses phrases like "Console peasant" and "PC Master Race" on forums when arguing with people. Goes out of his way to find conversations between console gamers just so he can argue how better PC is spec wise. Puts graphical capabilities over gameplay and plot. One monitor is never enough. It must be 3 so the black frame of the monitor cuts the image into 3rds and makes games look ridiculous.
The Fanboy/FangirlWeather for team Xbox, Nintendo, Sony or Sega. The Fanboy or fangirl is someone who can't just enjoy their favorite platform and have fun with it. They have to go to opposing console forums or reviews for console exclusive games and slander opposing hardware and software while putting their favorite company on a pedestal. A fanboy might diss a console without even owning or playing it just because they are so dedicated to their favorite console. I think we all have a little fanboy in us
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The Scalper EntrepreneurThe scalper is hated by many of us who really love collecting because they are known for hiking up prices, causing stock issues and depriving actual collectors a chance to buy their favorite items because they buy ridiculous amounts with the intent to make profit. May be seen buying shopping carts full of limited amiibos or consoles just to flip at 100 percent profit margains or stalking thrift stores and good will to find donated items to become semi rich off or to sell to the unexpecting grandma who wants one for their grandson for christmas. No morality in their efforts to make money.
The "How much is it worth" or "Look what I found for ____ " guyThe "Did I do good" guy will be seen posting pics like the one above of some sort of rare game or expensive lot with the caption "did I do good?" deliberately leaving cheap price tags on so everyone gives props of the deal he got even though he knows he did good because he is an advid collector with access to VGPC and Ebay sold listings.
Which of these stereotypes do you hate most? Do you have any others that are annoying or funny?