Virtual Worlds and Gaming Life

The gaming world has it's own social hierarchy within itself. There are games that are considered lame and/or nerdy, and then there are games, when played, the player is automatically considered "cool." Some how the gaming systems have even evolved their own hierarchy.. The PS3 and Xbox360 are the top tier gaming systems, while the GameCube would be considered to be the bottom of the food chain. Even though there is a common misconception in the every day world that "old" is "uncool," or as the generations above us would say "not hip," the classic game systems have swag points of their own, such as the N64 (the best system in the history of gaming). It is odd to think that people can be judged or judge others solely on the fact that they might play games on their computer or on an outdated gaming system. However, I have to admit that I am at fault for judging people for the games they play. I wouldn't say that I am proud that I do that, but there are definitely strong stereotypes that go with certain gaming methods, which I have often found to be true. That being said, there are always exceptions to stereotypes and I have made it a point in my life to avoid "fitting" certain stereotypes.