Join Heather, Tom, Leon, Stu, Tommy & Steven as we discuss the stigmas of being a gamer. Have you ever been judged for being a gamer?

We discuss the trials and tribulations of being an adult gamer, what gaming means to us and the evolution of gaming culture.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Gaming Stigma

02:59 Personal Experiences with Gaming Stigma

06:01 Statistics and Facts about Gamers

08:59 Gender Perceptions in Gaming

11:55 Generational Perspectives on Gaming

15:00 Cultural Insights Gained from Gaming

17:59 Therapeutic Aspects of Gaming

18:39 The Comfort of Gaming

19:54 Positive Stigmas and Recognition in Gaming

22:15 Gaming as a Social Connector

23:41 The Impact of Gaming on Relationships

24:57 Gaming During Lockdown: A Social Lifeline

27:50 The Evolution of Online Gaming Culture

29:01 Addressing Gaming Stigmas

34:54 The Economics of Gaming: Cost vs. Value

36:07 The Value of Gaming as Entertainment

37:50 Gaming as a Form of Meditation

39:11 Generational Perspectives on Gaming

40:12 The Future of Gaming and Aging

41:51 Shifting Stigmas Around Gaming

42:19 Media Representation of Gaming

49:32 Community and Mental Health Benefits of Gaming

57:10 The Social Dynamics of Gaming

58:25 Generational Perspectives on Gaming

01:01:00 The Stigma of Gaming

01:02:38 Building Relationships Through Gaming

01:04:16 The Intersection of Gaming and Art

01:06:35 Personal Expressions: Tattoos and Gaming

01:08:51 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations