Depending on how often and how interested they are in gaming, gamers are frequently divided into multiple groups.
A casual gamer is someone who plays one or two low-intensity games on an infrequent basis. Someone who plays word or puzzle games on their smartphone while watching TV at home or while using public transit is an example of a casual gamer. Because of its widespread appeal and the convenience of access that smartphones offer, casual gaming accounts for the majority of the gaming market. It's common for a casual player to not consider themselves a gamer.
Someone who plays video games on a daily basis is called a hardcore gamer. They typically own consoles or gaming PCs that are specifically designed for playing video games. A dedicated gamer plays a lot of games, yet
A professional gamer is a someone who uses gaming as a means of income or self-sufficiency. Some compete professionally in video game tournaments as e-sports athletes. They could participate in events that are televised and form a team or clan. They might profit from business sponsorships and the prize money from competitions. Usually, they concentrate on just one game. Streamers are yet another category of professional gamers.
er posts videos of themselves playing games and gets paid for it. Often recorded in real time, these videos are uploaded to YouTube or Twitch. They get funding from sponsorships, ad sales, and donations from viewers.
Although these are the conventionally recognized groups of gamers, it is impossible to categorize every gamer accurately, and these groups are biased in the direction of conventional game culture. For instance, many would classify a retired woman who spends many hours each day on her iPad playing Sudoku or farming games as a casual gamer, even if she likely plays more hours overall each month than a typical hardcore player.
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