Ok, so the sterotype of different gamers worldwide is an interesting concept - where do they come from? Is there any truth in the sterotype or perceptions and are the stereotypes because of / or reflect the differences in our culture and gaming history in our respective territories?
Coming from the UK i would say my sterotypes of the two other big gaming regions are as follows:
Japanese gamers: Play RPG's, train simulators, Manga porn games. game mainly alone. Has a core of Hardcore players who frequent a still healthy arcade scene to play 2D fighters only next to rows of Pachinko machines. Everyone owns a DS - it's the only console that will fit in their houses.
USA Gamers: Play only Xbox, which they fell in love with last gen originaly because it was physically the biggest goddam machine on the shelf. Only plays with others, in the garage - with cans of beer on a setee. Only plays NBA or NFL titles, which they only play on 50 inch screens.
Obviously gamers in these countries are not like this at all and each has a varied gaming scene just like any other, but does our gaming stereotypes reflect the gaming culture and history of each country i.e Jap RPG's and Jap development houses, or simply the perception to the outside of the country at large irrespective of gaming? i.e. USA loves it big!?
What is the perception of a UK/European gamer to those outside?
i'm not sure if i have expressed my thoughts and got accross what i was thinking, but thoughts anyway would be welcome.
Thanks.