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Just thought I'd share something I thought was pretty interesting. I have a mother in law who is... well let's just say she's a stereotypical older mom who doesn't own a computer, just an iPad. During the pandemic, she started getting into Nintendo games and bought herself a Switch. Fast forward a few years later and she's interested in getting a Steam Deck, since one of her "mom groups" told her about some pandemic inspired games, similar to Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing that are only available on Steam.

When it comes down to it, she doesn't care about her computer, she just wants to play computer games in a way that's easy and accessible for her. We'll be getting her a Steam Deck for her birthday, which in my opinion is just super neat. Even PC gaming is becoming extremely accessible, and it's a fantastic time to be a gamer.

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[–] some_guy@kbin.social 139 points 1 year ago (4 children)

It’s cringe af and totally reinforces the “gamer” stereotype. We can do better.

[–] GammaGames 90 points 1 year ago (12 children)

IMO it’s up there with calling people npcs

[–] metaStatic@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

it's way up there with using 'cringe' unironically

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[–] loops 2 points 1 year ago

Unless referring to oneself. [me]

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[–] Wanderer@lemm.ee 19 points 1 year ago

"We can do better" or worse "X do better" is more cringe.

It's just everyone judging everyone like they are worthless. Maybe people want to be part of the group maybe they have an identity with hardcore gamers. They don't need to do better that's their right.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Referring to any hobby group as "we" is cringe.

[–] some_guy@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

What hobby group was I referring to exactly?

Because I don’t think gamers are a hobby group any more than tv watchers are a hobby group.

Or do you think maybe I meant “we” as a collective for the people in this thread?

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[–] chaorace@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 year ago

We can do better.

I'm guessing "wrong-sider" would be a step in the wrong direction?