What Makes a Game Cool Instead of Nerdy?
Ever since I was little I’ve loved playing video games. They are my life! And throughout my life, I have noticed certain types of gamers get different stigmas attached to them, which has made me question: what makes a game ‘dorky’ or ‘cool’? I think an initial problem, is that the gaming industry as a whole is considered to be something originally aimed at children. But as the gamers themselves have grown, so have the companies, and the demand for mature games. For a long time games haven’t just been for children, though I think some people are so set in their ways that they won’t believe this to be true. Sure, I got a lot less abuse for gaming when I was a child, but would you let your children play something like Grand Theft Auto, where you can sleep with prostitutes, and even kill them if you so desire? Of course not, and a lot of games these days are rated ‘M’ for mature (18+) to ensure children won’t get their hands on them. Still, what are the other reasons for stigma surrounding gaming?
