What Makes a Gamer "Hardcore"?

Since the dawn of video games, many people have tried to define what it means to be a casual or hardcore gamer. Let's take a look at some studies to get a better picture.

Sources:
Casual Revolution, Jesper Juul

Individual Differences in Video Gaming: Defining Hardcore Gamers - Kapalo, Rupp, Neigel, Szalma

Using Self-Determination Theory to Examine Differences in Motvation and Engagement in Video Gamers - Rupp, Neigel, Szalma

The Hardcore Scorecard: Defining, Quantifying and Understanding “Hardcore” Video Game Culture - Loporcaro, Ortega, Egnoto

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