Stupidest Things/Assumptions You've Ever Heard About Gaming

Twilightning

I was thinking about a few of the stupid things I've heard people say about gaming over the years so I thought you guys would share a few of your stories!

A few years ago in school, I was out in the yard with a few of the lads and the inevitable discussion of Xbox 360 vs. PS3 came up. Now I had always argued in favour of the Xbox 360 but I'll readily admit that both systems have their merits. Cue one eejit stepping in saying "Ah now Twilightning, what's the point in playing any video games if they're not in HD?" Other arguments he put forward in favour of the PS3 were those videos of Chad Warden that became infamous across the internet, since he is one of the world's master trolls. He thought he was being serious in the video and started calling Halo 'Gaylo' thinking he was hilarious. DERP.

Couple of other pearls of wisdom I heard from another guy I know recently were "Microsoft have won E3 2010. You're a ****ing retard if you think otherwise" before Nintendo or Sony even took the stage. When a discussion on PC games was brought up with him, I got "Nobody cares about PC games, there are barely any. All the PC have is Valve and they're ****." HURRRRF.

I wish I was being trolled hard but sadly I wasn't.

Nehaxak

In all honesty, you should've just said "Yeah well my Da still has an Amiga and says you're all fags" then walked away.

Shiminay

The stupidest thing I hear about Gaming is that it's Anti-Social.

folan

Anything that peter molyneux says usually!

robby^5

The obvious one that comes to mind is that people think once you've reached a certain age you're "too old" for gaming or that gaming makes you immature or childish.

folan

that there was cake

Jazzy

Gaylo is the correct term to use.



'winning' E3 has always been lol through the years. people dont seem to understand either the concept of winning or of business when they say this and should probably be slapped and should stop playing Gaylo

weiland79

Gaylo............He he!

Kiith

Some people insist on saying that PC gaming is dead or dying :rolleyes:

Twilightning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyufDxxWIsM

tman

Kiith wrote: »

Some people insist on saying that PC gaming is dead or dying :rolleyes:

Well aside from a thriving indie scene, it kind of is dying a slow death imo...

That games are just for guys is the one that really grates with me... Then again the industry isn't exactly helping that by aiming a lot of their releases at teenage boys

Jazzy

whos the wally in that video? and more importantly, why do people give a fu*k?

Twilightning

Jazzy wrote: »

whos the wally in that video? and more importantly, why do people give a fu*k?

Some randomer called Chad Warden who sprang up on the internet a few years ago. He wasn't being serious in the video at all but he made thousands of people across the world rage with that video and a few others because most people took it literally. Master troll.

Jazzy

i turned it off after 5 seconds as he was obviously what would have been called a 'special' in Blade Runner. people should really not pay attention to this sort of thing. rise above it

Dytalus

Most stupid assumption? Either that gaming is anti-social, or that the PC is dying. One of those. The PC is still thriving, after all, Steam is on the PC ^_^

TanG411

I hate the assumptions that people make about 18-rated games like Grand Theft Auto and how it's ''Corrupting young minds''.

It's the parents fault they let their little ones play games like that in the first place. It's 18's for a reason.

rizzla

A violent game is okay for kids to play but any sex and parents are up in arms. :rolleyes:

kielmanator

Larkin91 wrote: »

I hate the assumptions that people make about 18-rated games like Grand Theft Auto and how it's ''Corrupting young minds''.

It's the parents fault they let their little ones play games like that in the first place. It's 18's for a reason.

Beat me to it! Lol

Indeed, the thinking in society that Rockstar are at fault for 15 year old kids around the world nicking cars and crashing them into innocent pedestrians.
I think Rockstar are innocent, because, at the end of the day, GTA and the likes are rated 18's, which is adult entertainment!;)

On another note, I used to be a pro-PC gamer when younger, and all the lads in my class used to give me stick because I didn't have a console, saying PC was crap. I thought it was quite good! Age Of Empires, Rise Of Nations, Half-Life, Unreal Tournament, Counter-Strike, etc etc.

Dytalus

Larkin91 wrote: »

I hate the assumptions that people make about 18-rated games like Grand Theft Auto and how it's ''Corrupting young minds''.

It's the parents fault they let their little ones play games like that in the first place. It's 18's for a reason.

I can't believe I forgot this one, considering it's definitely my top pet peeve. Score one for my brain.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Larkin91 wrote: »

I hate the assumptions that people make about 18-rated games like Grand Theft Auto and how it's ''Corrupting young minds''.

It's the parents fault they let their little ones play games like that in the first place. It's 18's for a reason.

HAHAHA...

It may be the parents fault, but don't be so naive to think that material for people over 18 is ok for a 12 year old. It's not.

Retr0gamer

Peter Molyneaux saying he invented dogs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjzTPFRITrQ

Sephiroth_dude

Twilightning wrote: »

"Nobody cares about PC games, there are barely any. All the PC have is Valve and they're ****." HURRRRF.

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You should have slapped him across the head for that.

dloob

robby^5 wrote: »

The obvious one that comes to mind is that people think once you've reached a certain age you're "too old" for gaming or that gaming makes you immature or childish.

This, most definitely.
It also ties in with the parents letting the kids play 18 rated games because, sure it's only a game.

gleep

"anyone over 20 who still plays with games is a gimp looser"

SeantheMan

People who think, because they are good at FPS ....would be well suited in an army or War.

Gummy Panda

SeantheMan wrote: »

People who think, because they are good at FPS ....would be well suited in an army or War.

yeah, there is no respawns.

K.O.Kiki

But you run faster with a knife!

Personal pet peeve: my dad only played a few games in the 80s.
He watches as I play fighters, adventure games, RPGs, racers, everything. He KNOWS what these games look & sound like.
And yet this is his only coment on them: "it's all just PEW PEW PEW".
:mad:

VenomIreland

"All games make you violent!", Yeah, like Peggle is going to make me bloodthirsty.

Retr0gamer

The one that really gets on my nerves is that the Wii doesn't have any good games other than one or two. Couldn't be further from the truth, it's got a load of amazing games on it they just aren' call of duty.

Another one is that good looking games have to look realistic. I'd take Okami over any modern shooter anyday in looks. Same with people dismissing gorgeous 2D art. Just because it's 2D doesn't automatically make it a bad looking game, I'd take the graphics of last years Muramasa and a Boy and his Blob over Killzone 2 and Uncharted 2. Also games with 'cute' graphics aren't worth playing. Ok if you want to think like that then you've only yourself to blame for missing out on Mario Galaxy.

lila44

the stupidest assumption i've heard about gaming is that girls can't play games!! now im not saying that I'm by any means a "gamer-girl", but when you live with 2 fellas, you might as well give it a shot! I'm a dab hand at expert guitar hero, and surprise surprise im not too bad a COD online either!

Obvious exceptions to the above would be the hardcore "gamer girls"...I don't know why, but they just do my nut in!

abelard

VenomIreland wrote: »

"All games make you violent!", Yeah, like Peggle is going to make me bloodthirsty.

It's occasionally made me throw rocks at redheads

VenomIreland

abelard wrote: »

It's occasionally made me throw rocks at redheads

So it was you who was throwing the rocks at me!

Cunny-Funt

lila44 wrote: »

the stupidest assumption i've heard about gaming is that girls can't play games!!

Who said this? I've heard 'girls don't play games' but not 'can't'. Cept maybe from girls themselves who still view it as something only for young boys.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

SeantheMan wrote: »

People who think, because they are good at FPS ....would be well suited in an army or War.

Well, why would armies use games to teach with and learn from? Would give you a good start at least.

indough

Kye Rich Taxi wrote: »

Well, why would armies use games to teach with and learn from? Would give you a good start at least.

hes probably talking about the likes of call of duty more so than virtual battlespace

seraphimvc

while i believe that mojority of people dont play video game (due to they tend to suck at it :P), people love to tag the gamers with alot of non-sense assumptions, eg loser,bad socialising etc. and it is so obvious that if the guy spends alot of time socialising with people and play games at home, people wouldnt even know he is a gamer!

there are loser/bad or good socialising/smart/stupid people in gamers/non-gamers, but at some point i do see those insane mad online game/console players really need to get a life, it is those gamers who lose their balance in life bring us general gamers(read: video game lover) a bad name

play game,have a great real life too!

lila44

Cunny-Funt wrote: »

Who said this? I've heard 'girls don't play games' but not 'can't'. Cept maybe from girls themselves who still view it as something only for young boys.

that's actually what I meant...sorry, i tend to write pretty bad when i type!

johanz

1. Games make you violent.
Yeah right, I played mortal kombat and quake when I was 8, still not killing anyone.
Look at real sports, they get fights all the time and require police to break up.
Only a mentally unstable will become violent after playing games. But that's not a reason to take them away for normal people.

2. Games are addictive.
Again total bull****. If you are addicted to games, there's something wrong with you, because unlike heavy drugs, games don't cause physical addiction.

3. Consoles are more powerful than PCs.
If you think so, you don't deserve to play games.

Oh and, for girl gamers, do NOT go shouting that you're a girl gamer. No one cares, really. You will only look like a fool.

VenomIreland

johanz wrote: »

1. Games make you violent.
Yeah right, I played mortal kombat and quake when I was 8, still not killing anyone.
Look at real sports, they get fights all the time and require police to break up.
Only a mentally unstable will become violent after playing games. But that's not a reason to take them away for normal people.

2. Games are addictive.
Again total bull****. If you are addicted to games, there's something wrong with you, because unlike heavy drugs, games don't cause physical addiction.

3. Consoles are more powerful than PCs.
If you think so, you don't deserve to play games.

Oh and, for girl gamers, do NOT go shouting that you're a girl gamer. No one cares, really. You will only look like a fool.

Umm, Games ARE addictive.

johanz

VenomIreland wrote: »

Umm, Games ARE addictive.

They're addictive only if you're weak minded. Mental addiction can be easily suppressed.

VenomIreland

johanz wrote: »

They're addictive only if you're weak minded. Mental addiction can be easily suppressed.

So, they are addictive? I thought you said they weren't?

smokingman

...that a 34 year old who still loves playing Pokemon games is some kinda wierdo....

The cartoon is for kids, the game is one of the most strategic ever invented, know the difference!

VenomIreland

smokingman wrote: »

...that a 34 year old who still loves playing Pokemon games is some kinda wierdo....

The cartoon is for kids, the game is one of the most strategic ever invented, know the difference!

Agreed, Pokemon was one of the most addictive games I've played.

johanz

VenomIreland wrote: »

So, they are addictive? I thought you said they weren't?

Videogames are addictive the same way they cause violence.

If you get addicted to a videogame, you have slight problems with your mind.

VenomIreland

johanz wrote: »

Videogames are addictive the same way they cause violence.

If you get addicted to a videogame, you have slight problems with your mind.

So, you are saying that if you get addicted to anything, there is something wrong with you. Correct?

johanz

VenomIreland wrote: »

So, you are saying that if you get addicted to anything, there is something wrong with you. Correct?

Anything? No. Only mental addictions.

looking_around

Even if there is something wrong with the person...it doesn't mean games aren't addicting. It also doesn't mean that its only the "weak-minded" that get addicted.
Games are known for triggering endorphin release...and those 'natural chemicals' can actually cause an addiction....

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to get back on topic.
"Old games suck...the graphics are horrible". -I got told that. And me reply "graphics don't make for good gameplay" and hate how some peeps think otherwise.

CptMackey

I hate the way people say that games will make you stupid.

VenomIreland

looking_around wrote: »

to get back on topic.
"Old games suck...the graphics are horrible". -I got told that. And me reply "graphics don't make for good gameplay" and hate how some peeps think otherwise.

I had someone tell me that when they saw me play Fallout, made me want to hurt them for their ignorance.

johanz

looking_around wrote: »

//
to get back on topic.
"Old games suck...the graphics are horrible". -I got told that. And me reply "graphics don't make for good gameplay" and hate how some peeps think otherwise.

You later murdered the person who said that right, RIGHT!?!?

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

johanz wrote: »

1. Games make you violent.
Yeah right, I played mortal kombat and quake when I was 8, still not killing anyone.
Look at real sports, they get fights all the time and require police to break up.
Only a mentally unstable will become violent after playing games. But that's not a reason to take them away for normal people.

2. Games are addictive.
Again total bull****. If you are addicted to games, there's something wrong with you, because unlike heavy drugs, games don't cause physical addiction.

3. Consoles are more powerful than PCs.
If you think so, you don't deserve to play games.

Oh and, for girl gamers, do NOT go shouting that you're a girl gamer. No one cares, really. You will only look like a fool.

^^ this is rubbish.

Games are addictive.

Just because YOU don't KILL people, does not negate that video games can make you violent, or more violent. You may not kill or beat anyone. By your logic, only people who kill are violent...?

johanz wrote: »

They're addictive only if you're weak minded. Mental addiction can be easily suppressed.

This is really naive and laughable.

johanz wrote: »

Videogames are addictive the same way they cause violence.

If you get addicted to a videogame, you have slight problems with your mind.

This is just fcuking stupid.