Why Gaming STILL Isn't Respected

Have you ever wondered why, despite being around for decades, video games and gamers still seem to have a stigma attached to them? While it's not nearly as obvious as it was back in its early days, it's hard to deny that gaming still feels like a hobby for the outcast. In this video, we explore why that is and if we can do anything about it.

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YouTube Sources Used:
   • Gaming Isn't Cool  

Non-YouTube Sources Used:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h...

Games Shown:
Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games (2009)
Halo 4 (2012)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2002-2013)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor (2023)
Cocoon (2023)
The Finals (2023)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)
Sonic Adventure (1998)
Celeste (2018)
Mii Maker (2012)
Metroid Prime Remastered (2002-2023)
Persona 5 (2016)
Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1990)
Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022)
Among Us (2018)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (2022)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf (2012)
Nintendo Switch Sports (2022)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)
Overwatch 2 (2022)
Skyrim (2011)
Rocket League (2015)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed (2023)
Deltarune Chapter 2 (2021)
HollowKnight (2017)
Metroid Dread (2021)
Halo Infinite (2021)
Pac-Man 99 (2021)
Power Wash Simulator (2021)
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017)
Ring Fit Adventure (2019)
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007)
Fall Guys (2020)
Banjo and Kazooie (1998)
Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2014)
Animal Crossing (2001)
Super Mario Sunshine (2002-2020)
Xenosaga: Episode 1 (2002)
Super Smash Bros: Brawl (2008)
Super Mario 64 (1996-2020)
Fallout: New Vegas (2010)
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003)
Donkey Kong Country (1994)

Movies and TV Shows Shown:
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Music Used (in order):
Theme of Super Metroid - Metroid Dread
File Select - Sonic 3 (Funk Fiction Remix):    • Sonic 3 File Select ▸ Funk Fiction Remix  
3 AM - Animal Crossing: City Folk (Curly Remix):    • 3 AM ▸ Animal Crossing ~ Curly Remix  
Northern Hemispheres - Donkey Kong Country
Sacred Grove - Twilight Princess (Gamechops Remix):    • Legend of Synthwave 💿  Deluxe Edition  
Scattered and Lost - Celeste
Riki the Legendary Heropon - Xenoblade Chronicles
Waiting Room - Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Price - Persona 5 (Curly Remix):    • Persona 5 ▸ Price (Curly Remix)  
Mii Channel (DJ Cutman and Coffee Date lofi Remix):    • Mii Channel ▸ Dj Cutman & Coffee Date...  
E. Gadd’s Laboratory - Luigi’s Mansion 3
Violent Breathing - Streets of Rage (Gamechops Remix):    • Beats of Rage  
Properties Graph (City Trial) - Kirby Air Ride
Overworld Adventure - The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (GameChops Remix):    • Zelda: SPIRIT TRACKS – Synthwave / Ch...  
Boss Battle - Super Mario Sunshine
Accumula Town - Pokemon Black and White (Qumu Remix):    • Pokémon Black and White - Accumula To...  
Garfont Mercenaries (Night) - Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Pinky’s Revenge - Pac-Man World 2
The Great Sea - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GameChops Remix):    • Zelda & Chill Trilogy  
Ravaged Rustworks - Hey! Pikmin
An Unwavering Heart - Pokemon X and Y (GameChops Remix):    • Pokemon Lofi ▸ Coffee Date ☕ An Unwav...  

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