Are gamers born or made?

[The-Doctor]

Do you think gamers are born or do they become gamers because of earlier influences ?

 

[Christopher M Nance]

Gamers are made by the games they play. Just like readers are made by the books they read.

 

[Bobby64]

Yes.

Some qualities that make for a good gamer (problem solving skills, quick reflexes, etc.) you're kind of born with. But like everything else, you need to nurture those things in order for them to grow. So I'd say both.

 

[01Maverick10]

I would say influences mainly. Those that can't afford a console or PC would have a hard time becoming a gamer (I'm not going to include smart phone or tablet "gaming" in my statement )

But then I think those who have tendencies to create, to like immersing themselves in a good story be it book, movies or otherwise are probably more inclined to gaming or certain genres of gaming.

 

[Sketcher]

Gamers are made by seeing games played and playing them.

 

[Affliction]

Both. Fast reaction times, great leadership skills, and a drive to compete and play hard...work towards the qualities that make a gamer and you got a pro.

 

[justhere1]

We were all born gamers. After all, how else would we be here, since our chromosome was the first in a race to make it to our mother's womb.

 

[Saleena]

I was born a gamer.

 

[BlueLioness]

I grew up playing video games, the only reason I started was because of boredom, but I soon grew skilled at it. Not sure if we gamers are born or made. =0

Some people do not care about video games at all, but I loved and liked them, they became a passion of mine. Not in the same boat as those people. My little sister also loved computers and reading anime stories.

 

[Follower3]

I would say gamers are born, some one had to make the games in the first place starting with the earliest board games in history.
But having video games around probably enforces it.

 

[jw203]

Made

 

[Follower3]

born

 

[Krissy Cakes]

I would say my hubby was born a gamer. Hes so a nerd

Me on the other hand I would say I am made a gamer.

 

[Follower3]

I would say my hubby was born a gamer. Hes so a nerd

Me on the other hand I would say I am made a gamer.

ooohhhh, converted =P

 

[Maka]

Both, anyone can play a game but not everyone can be a gamer.

 

[gerbilwoman]

I would say some of both

 

[Ferazhin]

While I was growing up, my dad had a job working on computers & electronics so there was a gaming influence in the house from early on. Around 4 years old dad had me soldering chips onto boards for some work or home project or another.

I'm also introverted by nature, have good coordination & reflexes plus was a bit of a social outcast so I just dove into console & PC games as a kid through adulthood.

(I don't acknowledge bullies in the industry & hobby telling me that because of my gender that I'm "not a true gamer" - which attitude has proliferated on more than a few gaming fora in the past few years sadly.)

 

[morningstar2651]

Everyone is born a "gamer"... Play is an instinctive behavior that you find not only in humans, but also in animals. All sorts of animals engage in play, and some of the play they engage in could be considered games.

"Gamer" such a weird word, isn't it? We don't call someone who watches movies a "filmer."

 

[morningstar2651]

While I was growing up, my dad had a job working on computers & electronics so there was a gaming influence in the house from early on. Around 4 years old dad had me soldering chips onto boards for some work or home project or another.

I'm also introverted by nature, have good coordination & reflexes plus was a bit of a social outcast so I just dove into console & PC games as a kid through adulthood.

(I don't acknowledge bullies in the industry & hobby telling me that because of my gender that I'm "not a true gamer" - which attitude has proliferated on more than a few gaming fora in the past few years sadly.)

I'm sorry to hear that has been your experience.

Did you follow the #1reasontobe trend from last year? You should check out this GDC panel with Leigh Alexander, Mattie Brice, Robin Hunicke, Kim McAuliffe, Brenda Romero, and Elizabeth Sampat.

GDC Vault - #1ReasonToBe

 

[The-Doctor]

While I was growing up, my dad had a job working on computers & electronics so there was a gaming influence in the house from early on. Around 4 years old dad had me soldering chips onto boards for some work or home project or another.

I'm also introverted by nature, have good coordination & reflexes plus was a bit of a social outcast so I just dove into console & PC games as a kid through adulthood.

(I don't acknowledge bullies in the industry & hobby telling me that because of my gender that I'm "not a true gamer" - which attitude has proliferated on more than a few gaming fora in the past few years sadly.)

Sorry to hear that, I have played with and against many female gamers and they were always great fun...keep the faith