How To be a Gamer: List of Game Genres

List of Game Genres
Action Game
Action game: a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time.
- Beat 'em up: a video game genre featuring melee combat between the protagonist and a large number of underpowered antagonists.
- Fighting game: a genre where the player controls an on-screen character and engages in close combat with an opponent.
- Platform game: requires the player to control a character to jump to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles (jumping puzzles).
- Shooter game: wide subgenre that focuses on using some sort of weapon often testing the player's speed and reaction time.

• First-person shooter: a video game genre that centers the gameplay on gun and projectile weapon-based combat through first-person perspective; i.e., the player experiences the action through the eyes of a protagonist.
• Light gun shooter: a genre in which the primary design element is aiming and shooting with a gun-shaped controller.
• Shoot 'em up: a genre where the player controls a lone character, often in a spacecraft or aircraft, shooting large numbers of enemies while dodging their attacks.
• Tactical shooter: includes both first-person shooters and third-person shooters and simulates realistic combat, thus making tactics and caution more important than quick reflexes in other action games.
• Third-person shooter: a genre of 3D action games in which the player character is visible on-screen, and the gameplay consists primarily of shooting.

Action-Adventure Game
Action-adventure game: a video game genre that combines elements of both the adventure game and the action game genres.
- Open world: a type of video game level design where a player can roam freely through a virtual world and is given considerable freedom in choosing how to approach objectives.

• Grand Theft Auto clone: a type of open world design where the player is given a simulated environment and, optionally, exterminate the local inhabitants. See also Grand Theft Auto.
• Metroidvania: a type of level design where a player is in a more restrictive environment and tasked with an end goal objective, usually with an emphasis on gathering powering ups from exploring the environment.

- Stealth game: a type of game where the objective is to remain undetected from hostile opponents.
- Survival horror: a type of game where fear is a primary factor in play, usually by restricting useful or power-up items in a dark, claustrophobic environment.

Adventure Game
Adventure game: a video game in which the player assumes the role of protagonist in an interactive story driven by exploration and puzzle-solving instead of physical challenge.
- Graphic adventure game: any adventure game that relies on graphical imagery, rather than being primarily text-based.

• Escape the room: a subgenre of adventure game which requires a player to escape from imprisonment by exploiting their surroundings.

- Interactive fiction: games in which players input text commands to control characters and influence the environment. In some interactive fiction, text descriptions are the primary or only way the simulated environment is communicated to the player.
- Interactive movie: a type of video game that features highly cinematic presentation and heavy use of scripting, often through the use of full motion video of either animated or live-action footage.
- Visual novel: a type of adventure game featuring text accompanied by mostly static graphics, usually with anime-style art, or occasionally live-action stills or video footage

Role-Playing Video Game
Role-playing video game (RPG): a video game genre with origins in pen-and-paper role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, using much of the same terminology, settings and game mechanics. The player in RPGs controls one character, or several adventuring party members, fulfilling one or many quests.
- Action role-playing game: a loosely-defined subgenre of role-playing video games that incorporate elements of action or action-adventure games, emphasizing real-time action where the player has direct control over characters, instead of turn-based or menu-based combat.

• Hack and slash: a type of gameplay that emphasizes combat.
• Role-playing shooter: a subgenre, featuring elements of both shooter games and action RPGs.
• - Dungeon crawl: a type of scenario in fantasy role-playing games in which heroes navigate a labyrinthine environment, battling various monsters, and looting any treasure they may find.
• Roguelike: a subgenre of role-playing video games, characterized by randomization for replayability, permanent death, and turn-based movement.

- MUD: a multiplayer real-time virtual world, with the term usually referring to text-based instances of these.

• Massively multiplayer online role-playing game: a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a persistentvirtual world.

- Tactical role-playing game: a subgenre of role-playing video games that incorporate elements of strategy video games

Simulation Video Game
Simulation video game: a diverse super-category of video games, generally designed to closely simulate aspects of a real or fictional reality.
- Construction and management simulation: a type of simulation game in which players build, expand or manage fictional communities or projects with limited resources.

• Business simulation game: games that focus on the management of economic processes, usually in the form of a business.
• City-building game: games in which players act as the overall planner and leader of a city, looking down on it from above, and being responsible for its growth and management.
• Government simulation game: a game genre that attempts to simulate the government and politics of all or part of a nation.

- Life simulation game: simulation video games in which the player lives or controls one or more virtual lifeforms.

• Digital pet: a type of artificial human companion, usually kept for companionship or enjoyment. Digital pets are distinct in that they have no concrete physical form other than the computer they run on.
• God game: a type of life simulation game that casts the player in the position of controlling the game on a large scale, as an entity with divine/supernatural powers, as a great leader, or with no specified character, and places them in charge of a game setting containing autonomous characters to guard and influence.
• Social simulation game: a subgenre of life simulation games that explores social interactions between multiple artificial lives.
• Dating sim: a subgenre of social simulation games that focuses on romantic relationships.

- Sports game: games that simulate the practice of traditional sports.

Strategy Video Game
Strategy video game: a genre that emphasizes skillful thinking and planning to achieve victory. They emphasize strategic, tactical, and sometimes logistical challenges. Many games also offer economic challenges and exploration.
- 4X game: a genre in which players control an empire and "explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate".
- Artillery game: the generic name for either early two- or three-player (usually turn-based) computer games involving tanks fighting each other in combat or similar derivative games.
- Real-time strategy (RTS): a subgenre of strategy video game which does not progress incrementally in turns.

• Tower defense: a genre where the goal of the game is to try to stop enemies from crossing a map by building towers which shoot at them as they pass.
• MOBA: a hybrid of real-time strategy and role-playing video games where the objective is for the player's team to destroy the opposing side's main structure with the help of periodically spawned computer-controlled units that march towards the enemy's main structure.

- Real-time tactics: a subgenre of tactical wargames played in real-time simulating the considerations and circumstances of operational warfare and military tactics, differentiated from real-time strategy gameplay by the lack of resource micromanagement and base or unit building, as well as the greater importance of individual units and a focus on complex battlefield tactics.
- Tactical role-playing game: a type of video game which incorporates elements of traditional role-playing video games and strategy games.
- Turn-based strategy: a strategy game (usually some type of wargame, especially a strategic-level wargame) where players take turns when playing.
- Turn-based tactics: a genre of strategy video games that through stop-action simulates the considerations and circumstances of operational warfare and military tactics in generally small-scale confrontations as opposed to more strategic considerations of turn-based strategy (TBS) games.
- Wargame: a subgenre that emphasize strategic or tactical warfare on a map, as well as historical (or near-historical) accuracy.

Vehicle Simulation Game
Vehicle simulation game: games in which the objective is to operate a manual or motor powered transport.
- Flight simulator: a game where flying vehicles is the primary mode of operation.

• Amateur flight simulation: an aircraft trainer with realistic controls.
• Combat flight simulator: a type of game where the battle or elimination of a hostile target is the main objective.

- Racing game: a type of game where the player is in a racing competition.

• Driving simulator: a type of game where the player is tasked with using a vehicle as if it were real.
• Sim racing: a type of game where the player is tasked with using a realistic vehicle inside a racing competition.

- Space flight simulator game: a type of game meant to emulate the experience of space flight.
- Submarine simulator: a type of game where the player commands a submarine.
- Train simulator: a simulation of rail transport operations.
- Vehicular combat game: a type of game where vehicles with weapons are placed inside of an arena to battle.

Other genres
- Adult game: a game which has significant sexual content (like an adult movie), and are therefore intended for an adult audience.

• Eroge: a Japanese video game that features erotic content, usually in the form of anime-style artwork.

- Advergame: the practice of using video games to advertise a product, organization or viewpoint.
- Art game: a video game that is designed in such a way as to emphasize art or whose structure is intended to produce some kind of reaction in its audience.
- Audio game: an interactive electronic game wherein the only feedback device is audible rather than visual.
- Christian video game: any video game centered around Christianity or Christian themes.
- Educational game: video games that have been specifically designed to teach people about a certain subject, expand concepts, reinforce development, understand an historical event or culture, or assist them in learning a skill as they play.
- Exergaming: video games that are also a form of exercise and rely on technology that tracks body movement or reaction.
- Maze video games: video game genre description first used by journalists during the 1980s to describe any game in which the entire playing field was a maze.
- Music video game: a video game where the gameplay is meaningfully and often almost entirely oriented around the player's interactions with a musical score or individual songs.

• Rhythm game: games that challenge the player's sense of rhythm and focus on dance or the simulated performance of musical instruments, and require players to press buttons in a sequence dictated on the screen.

- Party video games: games commonly designed as a collection of simple minigames, designed to be intuitive and easy to control and to be played in multiplayer.
- Puzzle video game: video games that emphasize puzzle solving, including logic, strategy, pattern recognition, sequence solving, and word completion.
- Serious game: a video game designed for a primary purpose other than pure entertainment, generally referring to products used by industries like defense, education, scientific exploration, health care, emergency management, city planning, engineering, religion, and politics.
- Traditional game: a computer program adaptation of a non-computer game (such as a board game or card game).

Other Types of Video Games
- Casual game: a game of any genre that is targeted for a mass audience of casual gamers. Casual games typically have simple rules and require no long-term time commitment or special skills to play.
- Indie game: games created by individuals or small teams without video game publisher financial support as well as often focus on innovation and rely on digital distribution.
- Idle: This genre involves games that orient the player with a trivial task, such as clicking a cookie; and as the game progresses, the player is gradually rewarded certain upgrades for completing said task. In all, these games require very little involvement from the player.
- Minigame: a short or more simplistic video game often contained within another video game.
- Non-game: software that lies on the border between video games, toys and applications, with the main difference between non-games and traditional video games being the apparent lack of goals, objectives and challenges.
- Programming game: a game where the player has no direct influence on the course of the game, instead a computer program or script is written that controls the actions of the characters.

How To Be a Gamer: Playing Flash Games

Playing Flash Games
Flash games are interactive media created for online and mobile applications using the Adobe-owned, Macromedia-developed Flash software. Originally developed as an animation program, programmers and artists began using Flash to create interactive games using its proprietary ActionScript code. Flash games range from action/adventure, role-playing, simulations, 2D side-scrollers, and puzzle games, to 3D first-person shooters and massive multiplayer (MMOs). There are tens of thousands of games available across the web, and the applications are boundless for developers. With free online Flash games and even online casino gaming, players are able to enjoy a plethora of unique titles, many with professional production values; solid graphics and sound, engaging storylines and gameplay, simple interfaces, and high replay value. Many of the Flash games are based on popular existing titles as well, and are as addictive as their console, arcade, and PC counterparts.

These days, as more consumers are spending more time online, Flash games are easily accessible online and well integrated on mobile peripherals too. With many of the games being available for free downloads and/or instant play, which do not require any client software to be installed apart from a web browser or browser plug-in. In some cases a game may be free, but charge for extra in-game features. Multiplayer browser games have an additional focus on social interaction, either between several players or on a massive scale. Due to the accessibility of flash games, they are often played in more frequent, shorter sessions compared to traditional computer games.

Don't you just hate it when you find a game that looks so interesting but you can't play it unless you download it first?Since flash games run isolated from hardware in a web browser, they can run on many different operating systems without having to be ported to each platform. Most flash games are less graphically intensive and thus have lower system requirements because they are designed to be played on a wider range of systems and devices. There are thousands of flash games available today; many are completely new and waiting to be played, while others are classic games re-made as browser games; Pac-Man is an example of a classic game and now available as a browser game.

Flash games are worth playing and exploring for those gamers interested in shorter and satisfying gameplay. You will be surprised by how much these games can offer once you tried it; one example is Candy Crush. You can play it on Facebook running Flash software and it is a success with 100 million players now. There are more on the list which I will skip... The list is almost endless. Trust me, you won't regret trying out a few flash games!

How To Be a Gamer: Securing Your Accounts

Securing Your Accounts
The reality is that, on the whole, security for gamers and gaming isn’t all that different than best practices for normal online, social networking activities. You need to maintain strong passwords and be careful about the where you place your information.

Like anyone else online, gamers are the victims of data breaches, account takeovers, and various social engineering and phishing scams, but they also have the added anxiety of protecting game-specific characters and profiles, which can be occasionally wiped out by bugs, external applications and other malicious actions. Gamers should be very careful about people who claim to be moderators or enforcers asking for login credentials and claiming that an account has had complaints filed against it and is being locked out. Finally gamers should be skeptical of anyone or thing offering free prizes or credits that are often the parts of a larger scam.

GOOD SECURITY PRACTICES
CHOOSE A SECURE PASSWORD!
- Your password should not contain words from any dictionary; this includes words spelled backwards. Dictionaries are often used to generate a list of possible passwords from common words and terms.
- Use a combination of letters, numbers, special characters, spaces and capitalization but keep in mind that their distribution is also very important. For example, "qwerty123" is not very secure, but "t0n1htXp3c1al" is extremely difficult to guess.
- The longer the password, the less the chances that someone may be able to guess it. We recommend that you create a password that uses as many characters as possible.
- Many programs can detect common number/letter replacements (e.g. 5 for an S, 3 for an E, 1 for an I etc.) so try and avoid these when creating your password. Also try to avoid using keyboard sequences (e.g. 1234, qwert, zxasqw, asdasd, etc.) as these are commonly used to create passwords and are therefore often used by “Brute Force” programs.
- We recommend that you do not use your account name or summoner name in your password, as if it is followed by numbers, special characters or other words it will make it easier to guess. Finally try to use a unique password that is different from any of your other passwords (email account, social media websites, online bank account, other online game accounts, etc).

KEEP YOUR ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE ACTIVE AND UPDATED!
- Antivirus software helps you fight against viruses and other malicious third party programs (i.e. key-loggers and Trojans).
- Computer viruses are software programs that are deliberately designed to interfere with computer operation; record, corrupt, or delete data; or spread themselves to other computers and throughout the Internet.
- You must update your antivirus software regularly, to help prevent the most current viruses. You can set up most types of antivirus software to update automatically.
- Protection from spam. Spam is incredibly annoying when you're bombarded with emails and ads that you have no interest in whatsoever. What many people do not realize is that if you're bombarded with spam that seems to come from nowhere every time you log in, that spam is most likely the result of a virus stored on your computer.
- Live your Antivirus software run 24/7.

UNCHECK REMEMBER PASSWORD AND CLEAR DATA
- Turn off the checkbox "Remember Me" when accessing a game or websites. When using a shared computer, anyone who has access to the same desktop session also will be able to automatically log in using your credentials.
- There is also risk that if somebody can steal a browser cookie, they can gain access to the site. And even that depends on what is being checked.
- Clear your data and wipe out all cookies and caches every time, you end your gaming session. This will protect your account to the fullest.

BAD SECURITY PRACTICES
DO NOT SHARE YOUR ACCOUNT INFORMATION!
- You should not share your account with anyone, not even a friend or a family member.
- Some players might try to con you to believe they are the moderator of the game, and start asking for your account username and password. Absolutely do not give them! A moderator have no rights to ask the players for their account information.
- Account trading should be avoided as you will have no way to reverse the transaction if the deal goes bad. Also, since the original account owner will have knowledge of creation details, it is possible that they might even be able to recover the account via Player Support! Do not be tempted by dubious offers.

How To Be a Gamer: Find a Good Place

Find a Good Place
Now that you have your system and games, you must find a good place to play them. An area where you can comfortably sit for hours on end is a must. You absolutely will not like people to disturb you when you are halfway through the games. Also, asking you to quit your important game so they can watch TV. Choosing a good place to play games is quite essential for gamers. An ideal room set up for gamers should balance comfort with an assortment of technologies to make longer sessions gaming satisfying. Below are some places you may consider playing at...

1. Bedroom
2. Living room
3. Garage
4. Basement
5. LAN gaming centers
6. Community clubs
7. Office
8. Game Shop

For me, I mostly play at home and my bedroom is my man cave. Basically, my room is equipped with my gaming computer, media devices such as mini stereo set and television (which I used to have). I can really spend a full 4-5 hours in my room doing my own stuff and not step out. For PC, I have a desk to work on. My smartphone or handheld will be my bed most of the time. And for consoles, not any more sadly. I just throw away my old television, but every now and then I take one of my consoles to the living room and play there. Simply put that my room is a place where "I can do anything as I please"; I eat, play and sleep here. What is kind of funny is I am always protective of my bedroom, but either way nobody goes in there. It is really my own room, my own space! You can enter only with my permission!

I've tried playing in LAN centers for long period of time but it just didn't feel right. I just couldn't get comfortable at LAN centers for too long. Firstly, I have to buy food when I hungry, have to walk quite a distance to toilet and stuff like that. Secondly, it's quite an expense to my pocket especially for a student like me. However it can be quite an experience, if you have friends tagging along with you to LAN centers playing co-op and MOBA games. Yeah! Generally I prefer playing at home and I really quite happy with my current setup. As long you feel comfortable with the environment, I think that will a good place to play all your games. Now, tell us where do you game below the comments below!

How To Be a Gamer: Picking An Awesome Username

Picking An Awesome Username
Are professional gamers good because they're good, or just because their usernames make you think they are? In my opinion, it may actually be a little bit of both. Sure, they are professional gamers, but I feel that it's their username that gives them the identity and profile. You will feel good when players recognize you by your username. It feels like an achievement unlocked, that's why good usernames are part of what makes games fun and entertaining.

Honestly, choosing a username can be either one of the easiest or hardest things to do before you play a new game. Sometimes you already have your identity from a previous game. So the decision is already made. You also might need to change your name if you change game genres because the name doesn’t quite fit or someone else has your name, but lets take a look at some ways of picking a great username.

Once you choose a username you’re stuck with it
Not all games always give you the option to change your username, they normally tie your account to your username forever. Of course, you always have the option to register and create a new account later on, but if you do that you'll be starting completely from scratch with a brand new gaming profile. If you plan to play the game indefinitely, you’ll be stuck with this name for the long haul. For this reason, take the time to put some thought into your gaming username.

Choose a name that’s easy for people to remember
When you create your username in games, you should try to choose something that’s easy for people to remember. Use familiar words instead of gibberish (or if you do use a made-up word make sure it’s easy to remember how to spell it). Don’t forget that what’s easy for you to remember may not be easy for others to remember. Try to use something simple that you feel describes yourself.

Use capital letters to separate words
If your gaming account name is made up of several words, then you should use capital letters to separate the words. This makes it easier on the eye and easier to read.

Example, TripleKill easier to read than triplekill? Or another example, isn’t FlyingThunderGod easier to read than flyingthundergod? Keep this in mind that, when you sign up for your account, you’ll want to make sure to type your username selection in with the capital letters as you won’t be able to go back and change this later.

Pick something personal and unique
The best usernames are always personal and unique; something no one else would think of. Avoid clichés and check around the Internet before you pick. Chances are, if it’s taken, then it’s not as clever as you think. Just be creative and pick a different phonetic spelling, keep exploring until you found something you really like!

Don't randomly mash keys because you can’t think of anything
I know this one is easy to do, but you’re going to look pretty ridiculous with a name like Jea61bbzx or h78bjhasd1! Just don't do it.

Don't put "X" or "O" or numbers around everything
Adding "X" or "O" or numbers to the end of your name that don't belong or have no purpose really makes you look like a noob/baddie/wannabe. That sounds harsh, but when you online its true, why would I ever want to talk to someone named dragon192384 or xxdragonboy1993? The Internet seems to think this way. Don’t do this. It’s not cool and too many people have already gone down this path.

Avoid usernames of the last kind
There is one more popular username that doesn't work in most games. This will however work on forums, IRC chats, and similar type places. We are of course talking about Emoticons and usernames made up of symbols. Examples of the best are: ^.^, q [-_-] p, <(-. -) >, <(+_+) >, {=. =}... Stay away, this is definitely a no no!

Use random username generator online
This should be your last resort... Only when you're unable to come up with a name, try searching in a search engine for a name generator. There are plenty of them out there with some funny results that could help you on your way. Just be think carefully when picking any names, because name generated are normally not unique. They are all random words mixed together to form your usernames.

Never copy other people names
Professionals have simple names, such as: "Fatal1ty", "spawn", "heaton", "HotshotGG", "Faker". Do not copy their ussernames, people will dislike you if you use the same name as a professional and play on public servers. Players might report you and may cause your account to be terminated. Just be creative and unique, choose your very own username.

There you have it. Follow these rules, and you’ll be on your way to possessing a username that doesn’t completely suck. Who knows, you might even come up with. Hopefully this helps you pick the type of username you want. It's worth the time and effort to pick one you will be happy with so you don't need to change it or start a new account at some point.

How To Be a Gamer: Choosing A Gaming Platform

Choosing A Gaming Platform
You may be a casual gamer, or not a gamer at all, but if you want to be a real gamer, it will take a little time, effort and money! This guide will help you get started, but gaming is not for some people. If you are adamant on becoming a gamer in a certain area, then you must have the machine, gear & accessories to get started. For most people, there is always a debate whether they should go for PC gaming or Console gaming? Well, it's really a very tough choice, but it's solely based on personal preference. Let's look at the differences between PC and Console.

Personal Computer (PC)
Pros:
- Most games are cheaper on PC.
- You get better graphics on up to date machines.
- Comprehensive controls (keyboard, mouse).
- Most RPG and RTS games are made for PC controls.
- Longevity of games increased with mods, often user-made on some games (usually free).
- Dedicated servers.
- Some free DLC as with console games.
- Hardware / software issues can potentially be fixed yourself if needs be.

Cons:
- Constant need to upgrade hardware.
- Constant patching of games.
- Less comfort whilst playing (office chair/desk).
- Constant need to keep drivers up to date to ensure the games run as best as possible.
- Loads of settings for video/sound in-game which need ‘tinkering' in order to get the game running as best it can on your PC.
- No split screen for local multiplayer.
- Initial set-up cost for high-end PC can be expensive.
- Continuing to keep PC ‘high-end' will be a constant, often expensive battle as bigger and better graphics cards come out, for example.

Consoles
Pros:
- Convenience (sofa gaming).
- Little to no video/sound adjustments needed.
- Local multiplayer (split screen) for social/party gaming.
- Plug and play, easy console initial set up.
- Some DLC for games is free as with PC games.
- Patching of games is limited and rarely causes much delay for games you play often.
- Required updating of the console itself is limited.
- Most people have a bigger TV than PC monitor, so big screen gaming is more feasible.

Cons:
- Graphically inferior to high-spec PCs.
- More restrict controls, with keyboard and mouse better for some games.
- DLC can be unnecessarily expensive for what you actually get.
- No dedicated servers.
- MMORPGs would not work on Xbox One (live subscription and MMO monthly fee! Not likely.) MMORPGs might work for PS4s, but they're more natural on PC.
- Games are more expensive.
- RROD/hardware faults generally mean entire console needs to be sent back to get fixed.
- Games you play less often may have major patch updates needed before the game will load.

Conclusion
I like them both equally, but if I really have to pick one... My bias is definitely towards PC over Console gaming at a young age, though that's mostly due to the strategy being my favourite genre. Don't get me wrong, I like my consoles for the exclusives and newly released games, but PC gives me many of the same games with double the frame rate, loading times 3 times as fast, better graphics and superior online play. And I quickly realize most of the benefits of console gaming can be had on the PC. I heard you want to play with a controller? Just get those controller and plug it in. There are software out in the internet that enable your controller to play on PC. I also heard you want to play while sitting on a couch? No worries, simply hook up your computer to your TV with HDMI cable. Done! You can have the same gaming experience as a console.

I've always been a PC guy, but I don't mind playing the consoles too. How about you?

How To Be a Gamer: Having Passion

Having Passion
It’s safe to say that we all love a bit of gaming. Have you ever sat down and thought, "Is gaming my passion or just a hobby?" It's actually sound very similar. Both are what you are enjoying, what you have been spending a lot of time doing, what you consider as 'play' and you would do even if no one paid you.

The difference is the level of intensity of feeling. A passion is something that you dedicate your whole life to doing, not just your spare time. It has the potential to be turned into a lucrative business that can replace your job income. On the other hand, a hobby is something that you dabble in every now and then. You don't look to make any real money with it, and you do it purely as a recreational past-time. However, it's seldom a black or white distinction. The lines can and will often be blurred between a passion and a hobby.

According to me, passion has its enormous driving energy. It is like an invisible force that's observable and transferable. Best of all, you can't fake it. It's the gift of free will. The best way to find your passion is to take action! For myself, when I get passionate about something, I’ll continually do it for hours over a long period of time. Come to think about it, I will tend to find out more on those related stuff I have missed and understand it to the fullest. Actions are always taken to fuel my passion.

If you want to be a gamer, passion is a huge one. Not only does it energizes you and fuels your success, you get to strengthen your confidence in that particular area of interests. In the same way, passion invokes persistence. People who want something enough usually have a passion to achieve it because most never quit trying. In my opinion, you need to have a passion to have a purpose. I find it very difficult to imagine pursuing your purpose in life without having a passion for what you are doing. In other words, use your passion to give you a clue as to what your purpose is in life.

What I want to get across is mainly about, passion keeping you going. A gamer by passion is likely to excel and venture deeper into the field far longer, as they are not afraid to try or give up. They are doing for what they love and highly motivated during and after the process. That's the highest level of intensity of feeling can’t be compared to those who game as a hobby.

How To Develop Passion?
There’s a big myth in my culture: It’s something we used to thought just existed spontaneously. You either interested in reading books or you find them boring. You either enjoy exercising or exercise for the sake of it. You either love soccer or you don't. I disagree altogether. Passion can be created, even for things you don’t currently enjoy.

All it takes is a bit of patience and an open mind. Passion is simply you. It is ultimately your choice to start finding one and holding on to it. It can and will give you that special feeling and elevate you to greatness. With a little effort, you can easily find one. Here are some ways to find your passion:

Get Curious About Gaming - Curiosity is the basis of passion. Curious people always ask questions and search for answers in their minds. By being curious you will be able to see new worlds and possibilities which are normally not visible. For example, what is the difference between first person shooters and third person shooters?

Eliminate Excuses - Excuses allow us to stay within our comfort zone, but do excuses really let you live the life you really want? Excuses are poison to your passion. Never let yourself make any excuses about why you cannot go after gaming. Excuses exist only in your mind, and it is not until you make the choice to never make excuses again that you can start making real progress. Make the decision to game today!

Find The Time - Don’t have the time to game? Make the time! If this is a priority, you’ll make the time. Organize and plan ahead your life until you have the time. Most of the time, it is just a small adjustment to your daily schedule. This might mean waking earlier, or spend lesser time on facebook or twitter. Remember, there are gaps in everyone’s schedule where they aren’t doing anything important.

Give It A Try First - Still not certain? It is best to start gaming as a hobby, so that you can see if it’s really your true calling. You may be passionate about it for a few days, but where the rubber meets the road is whether you’re passionate about it for at least a few months. If you pass this test, you have probably found it.

Read And Research On Gamng - Know as much about gaming as possible. One quick way is to read on a gaming article or interview, some are very motivational and inspiring that will definitely catch your attention. Most writers are passionate and knowledgeable, you will be surprised by how excited you are just by reading or watching demos.

Feed or/and Share Your Passion - Feed your passion by surrounding yourself with others who already have and share your zeal or teach others. My math teacher always say this, "You don’t really know something until you have to teach it." Teach someone and you may spark their interests too! Often you’ll find that people are more than willing to give advice. Trust me.

Never Give Up - Last, but definitely not least is to never give up. The most common reason most people aren’t following their passion is because they gave up before they even had the chance to succeed. So keep trying, and try again, until you succeed. Success doesn’t come easy, so giving up early is a sure way to fail.