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34M hardcore gamers play an average of 22 hours a week — but Nintendo isn't 'core' enough to count

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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It seems that all you ever hear about is the emerging casual market of gaming. Sure, those Candy Crush Saga and Minecraft players are a nice, new source of revenue for a lot of companies, but don’t forget about traditional gamers. We still like to play.

A lot.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.