A person who likes to play electronic games. It typically refers to a real aficionado. See gaming.
A Serious Gamer!
Kids are captivated with electronic games at very young ages, and our four-year-old genius here already has a year of gaming under his belt. His Nintendo DS keeps him entertained while mom shops.
A Serious Gamer!
Kids are captivated with electronic games at very young ages, and our four-year-old genius here already has a year of gaming under his belt. His Nintendo DS keeps him entertained while mom shops.
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