For the full list and their reasoning behind each point, check out TechRadar’s article here.  Now, to see if I’m still “hardcore”.

1.  You Prefer Playing Against The Computer

Yes.  Up until a year ago, I never gamed online, and had considered gaming to be an escape.  And while I enjoy playing games such as Call of Duty 4 and Rock Band online, I still prefer the story-driven single player games such as BioShock or Assassin’s Creed far more.

2.  You Only Play When Your Girlfriend Is Out

No, but then again, I’m married, so I think that automatically qualifies me as being too old.  But, the missus doesn’t mind at all when I take over the TV for some quality gaming (only because she’s a serious PC gamer, and doesn’t require the television).

3.  You Believe That Winning Isn’t Everything

Maybe?  When I’m playing a single player game, I’m playing to finish it.  But when I’m playing online, particularly Call of Duty 4, I’m playing just to have fun, and will often be amazed and congratulatory of my opponents’ skills.  When I do come in first, that’s just a nice bonus.

4.  It’s Been Days, Not Hours, Since You Last Switched On Your Console

Nope.  I try to get some gaming in every day, even if it’s only an hour or two.

5.  You’re The Oldest Person Trading In Games At GameStation

Or any other games retailer, I’d imagine.  But no.  I don’t go to GameStop very much, but when I do, there’s usually a few soccer moms there.  Thanks, Wii!

6.  You Like Your XBox 360 And PS3 Equally

I’ve only got one, but I’m up to date on all of Sony’s products and services.  While their future offerings look intriguing, I’m far more interesting in what Microsoft will be doing in the long run.  So, no again.

7.  You Fondly Remember A ‘Golden Age’ Of Gaming

I started out with the Atari 2600, so I can remember -fondly- several golden ages.  So, yes.

8.  You Avoid Playing On The Wii Because It’s Too Much Effort

I’m in good shape, so a little wand-waggling won’t tire me out (man, that sounded dirty).  However, the very mechanic of the Wii’s control scheme is entirely unappealing to me, so yes.

9.  Your FPS Experience Consists of Spawn, Run, Die… Spawn…

Nope.  I’ve actually become a respectable FPS player over the last year.  I’m not the greatest, but my kills consistently outnumber my deaths by a two-to-one margin.

10.  You Find The Idea Of Video Games Based On Board Games Perfectly Acceptable

Not only acceptable, but preferable.  Nobody likes being the banker/rule keeper, so having the computer do it works out pretty well.  Also, if you want to play, you don’t have to go through the lengthy setup that some board games require.  Just turn it on and play.

11.  You’ve Pre-Ordered GTAIV But Don’t Mind If It Doesn’t Turn Up On Launch Day

I’ve pre-ordered, yes, but on the off-chance my store’s shipment is delayed a day or two, I think I’ll survive.

Tallying everything up, I scored 5.5 out of 11 — right down the middle.  Which is right where I consider myself to be — the type of gamer that enjoys the latest digital delights my favorite publishers create, but not the type that will play them for 10 hours straight on launch day.

Take the test yourself, folks, if just for the fun of it.  I’d love to hear how some of you scored, and your thoughts on your outcome.

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