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The Steam Deck is changing how normies think of gaming PCs. (lemmy.lucitt.social)
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Just thought I'd share something I thought was pretty interesting. I have a mother in law who is... well let's just say she's a stereotypical older mom who doesn't own a computer, just an iPad. During the pandemic, she started getting into Nintendo games and bought herself a Switch. Fast forward a few years later and she's interested in getting a Steam Deck, since one of her "mom groups" told her about some pandemic inspired games, similar to Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing that are only available on Steam.

When it comes down to it, she doesn't care about her computer, she just wants to play computer games in a way that's easy and accessible for her. We'll be getting her a Steam Deck for her birthday, which in my opinion is just super neat. Even PC gaming is becoming extremely accessible, and it's a fantastic time to be a gamer.

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[–] TwilightVulpine@kbin.social 26 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Putting the connotation aside for a moment, is it even accurate to call people who are interested on niche secondary gaming devices as "normies"? Whatever may be their backgrounds, seems to me like they are dedicated gaming enthusiasts.

[–] angstylittlecatboy@reddthat.com 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I'd say they are. "Mom groups who want to play Animal Crossing-esque games" certainly aren't what I'd think of when I'd think "dedicated gaming enthusiasts," at least not what most people are thinking of.

Steam Deck lacks publicity relative to Nintendo Switch or even traditional PC gaming, but the product itself is absolutely more accessible than traditional PC gaming, even if not as accessible as consoles.

[–] millie@beehaw.org 13 points 1 year ago

I mean, why not? Women play games and gamers do in fact sometimes breed or even adopt.

[–] Misconduct@startrek.website 11 points 1 year ago

Mom groups that play animal crossing or SDV are gamers just like anyone else. I see this sentiment a lot and it reads like sexist gatekeeping every time.