Videogamegeek.com takes a look at fanboyism, why it's as bad as ever this generation, and whether it's having a negative effect on the gaming industry. Go to the source for the full article.

The current generation of gaming will forever be remembered and defined by the motion control devices the big three are developing and putting in the homes of consumers everywhere. Gaming has forever changed because of those devices. But there’s another aspect of this cycle of consoles that’s just as remarkable and memorable as the new technology in our living rooms.

I’m talking about the ever growing, ever flaming, and ever hateful console fan-boy war that’s raging on across social networking sites and forums all around the internet. Never has the war of hate between gamers been stronger. Their arguments help to bring a near endless supply of comments and attention to articles that wouldn’t otherwise have that level of attention of their own. But is this good or bad for the rest of the gaming community?
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    ThreeTwoFiveSix Feb 15, 10
    What about fangirlism in the gaming industry?
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      Ammy and Issun Feb 15, 10
      Fangirls arent as big of assholes as Fanboys are though.
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      Ready Start L_Arc Feb 15, 10
      girls? gaming? what?

      25char
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      Ech0ez Feb 16, 10
      Fangirlism only affects the DS silly.
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    ShadowGuard Feb 15, 10
    It is not very surprising though. When there is competition, there is favoritism among the consumers. It is simply being human, it does hurt the industry in some ways, but helps the competition factor for the big three companies...
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      dwg14390 Feb 15, 10
      Yes but when the consumers are mindless trolls it sets us back into the dark ages really =/
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    Hideo1 Feb 16, 10
    Stupid consumers aren't good for non-stupid consumers.

    Not new.

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