[Gabbin' with Gamers] That Nerd Violet
Today
on Gabbin' with Gamers, Violet (a.k.a. That Nerd Violet) joins us to share her
background in gaming. After coming across your Instagram and Twitch account, we
at The Switch Effect thought you would be the perfect gamer to speak with!
Can
you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Hi,
folks! My name is Violet and I was born and raised in Boston, MA. I’m a
life-long gamer, pizza enthusiast, and gravitationally challenged.
Can you tell
us about how you got into gaming and collecting?
I’ve been playing video
games ever since I can remember, thanks to my cousins and early childhood
friends. As a 90’s kid, I didn’t know anyone who didn’t own a console
(Nintendo) so I became familiar with the games quickly until my parents
surprised me with my own on Christmas morning.
That Nerd Violet knows how to mix gaming with humor
Do
you have any fond childhood memories based around gaming?
Most of my childhood memories revolve around gaming. Whether it
was playing with my next-door neighbor, school friends, older cousins--we
played as much as we could! We had such fun times together and many bellyaches
from laughing so much.
Were
any of your family members enthusiastic about gaming?
Definitely
my cousins, but not my parents. I think at some point they believed I’d “grow
out” of games, but that never happened. They eventually came around and we did
end up playing the original Wii games together often.
Let's jump
forward a bit. Here's one to get you thinking. If
you weren't collecting games, what would be your hobby?
I’m
still a nerd at heart, so I would have to say collecting leather-bound books. I
have started a small collection but I focus more on games and only treat myself
to books every so often. I think books and video games are similar in that they
let you escape from the real world and live someone else’s life with different
choices than your own. Both are extremely healthy outlets for the mind and
body.
As you're aware,
technology continues to advance the gaming industry. Have you been a fan of
these changes?
There
are pros and cons as the industry continues to evolve. I’ve been very much
enjoying how indie developers have been able to get crowd funding in order to
create games consumers want to play. Alternatively, I think there has been a
huge increase with games having paid DLC content and/or games with many micro
transactions.
Where
do you think technology will bring us in the future?
I’m
worried that the future of the industry will only be dollar signs and not
player experience. Outside of that fear, I believe we will see cellphone gaming
rise more than ever before, with consoles turning towards VR.
We
at The Switch Effect are obviously big fans of Nintendo's new console. What are
your impressions of the Switch?
While
I don’t have one of my own (the first Nintendo console I haven’t bought), I
have loved gaming on it at various friend’s houses. I really think it was a new
frontier to melt a regular console with a handheld and now the players can do
both with one system. My one gripe with it (and what I was upset about with the
Wii U) is the lack of currently available games to justify the hefty price tag.
I love Mario and Zelda as much as the next Nintendo
fanatic, but I cannot personally afford to buy an expensive system just for two
games.
Which
new games are you looking forward to the most?
For
the Switch, I’m excited to try a demo of Super
Mario Odyssey. In terms of other games, I cannot wait to play The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs, Hello Neighbor, and the long-awaited We Happy Few.
We
came across your Instagram and Twitch account and really enjoyed your
pictures/videos. What interested you in starting a social
media account and especially a Twitch account?
I
knew I wanted to get into streaming on Twitch so creating a social media
presence was very important to me in order to connect with other streamers,
build a community, and interact with other people who all love games!
What would you say makes your videos unique and different from
others?
My streams are based around humor, viewer engagement, and
community. I make sure all of my viewers are involved with my stream in all
aspects and treat them as family--not numbers.
What
is the best way for our readers/followers to keep up with you?
Any
of my social media accounts!
Last
question now that I've run you through the gauntlet. Is there
anything else you'd like to share?
I’ve
met wonderful friends so far in my streaming journey and I’m so grateful to
connect with other like-minded individuals. Growing up, gaming wasn’t cool.
Within the past few years, more people have turned to games as their
escape. There’s so many different types of people in the community now
that you wouldn’t have seen even ten years ago. I’ve loved seeing everything
evolve, from the player base to the technology. Thanks for taking the time to
interview me!
Thank
you again for taking the time to speak with The Switch Effect and for our
readers to learn more about your gaming passion.
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