Casual Vs. Hardcore Gaming: Where You May Fit In, and Why It Doesn’t Matter

All hobbies have some form of enjoyment, whether it be casual or hardcore. Although you may be a fan of crossword puzzles, you may not attend crossword puzzle conventions or simply pick up every newspaper around for the sole purpose of… Read More »

Gaming Masochism Pt. 2: Chasing the Numbers

Multiplayer stats have existed for as long as we can remember. Because these numbers stem from person to person interaction, oftentimes the seriousness in which these stats are treated is far above single-player achievements. However, with the advent of stat-tracking… Read More »

Gaming Masochism Part 1: The Endless Hunt for Virtual Carrots

Mankind has a desire to compete. We all have some sort of desire to elevate ourselves above those around us. Be it sports, academics, or some sort of other forum, human beings tend to try and differentiate themselves from their… Read More »

The Progression of FPS Gaming

Let me preface this by saying this: I am not a dedicated fan of any particular series of games or consoles. All the games I am about to discuss I have played to some length. I am not biased. This… Read More »

Over-Analyzing Games

Hidden Gamers presents an exclusive series: Over-Analyzing Games. In this series we will be discussing the many different aspects of gaming.