I have been a gamer since 1987 when I received my first gaming system. I was five years old and was given a NES for Christmas and the addiction set in. I consider myself a hardcore gamer. I spend approximately 40+ hours a week playing games. When I'm not playing games I am at work as a Firefighter/EMT, going to Paramedic school, or running with my wife and dogs. Oh and YES, I have played every game that I've rated or reviewed thoroughly.