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points by RaisingSpear 2 days ago | 0 comments

> they aren't "gamers," they're just people who sometimes play games

I thought that basically fits the definition of "gamer" so I'm clearly mistaken. How do you define "gamer"? Someone who "always" plays games? (for some definition of "always"?)

Regardless, non "gamer" game players can still benefit from higher refresh rate screens, and they're not insignificant in number.

[–] mahboi 1 day ago

Gamer is someone who considers video games a hobby. Kind of like a drinker.

[–] RaisingSpear 22 hours ago

So if the definition is based off personal preference, how do you know mobile game players aren't gamers?

Mobile gacha/micro-transaction games often encourage frequent/repetitive play (e.g. via dailies, limited time quests etc). Would someone engaging in this likely consider the game to be a hobby?