I need your help Escapist...again.

[Balaxe]

I posted a thread about a week ago ( Heres a link [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.174950-I-need-your-help-Escapist]) that asked about your interests because i'm doing a school asignment on sub-cultures and chose gamers, but when starting my asignment I found that some of the information I needed was different than I expected so i'm going to ask some more questions, some the same, some different. (Note: I don't need to come back to my computer to find I have been quoted 20 times about this thread)
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What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre, who are your favourite developers and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, who is your favourite aurthor and least favourite book series or aurthor. (my questions are realy repetitive)

Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band.

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So most of the questions are the same with a few differences and thanks for any responses, BTW this is a sample test so i'll only be using the first 100 responses.

 

[reg42]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?
Mostly RPG's
My favourite... I don't know. Mass Effect maybe. Or Dragon Age: Origins
I don't really dislike any

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)
British comedies
Monty Python movies as my favourite series

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, least favourite book series. (my questions are realy repetitive)
Books
I really enjoyed The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice
I hate all those sappy romance books that get churned out year after year

Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band.
Groove metal
Favourite: Lamb of God
Least favourite: My Chemical Romance

 

[Kajt]

1. My favourite genre is... well, it's a tie between shooters and RPGs. My favourite RPG series is the Fallout series, and my favourite FPS series is the Team Fortress series. I dislike sports games.

2. Forrest Gump is my favourite movie.

3. I like reading fantasy, sci-fi and horror books. My favourite book series is the DragonLance series by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.

4. Metal and jazz are my favourite music genres, Sabaton and Louis Armstrong being my favourites of those genres.

 

[El Poncho]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre and is there a series of games you dislike greatly? My favourite is RPG, and I think my favourite would be Pokémon because even though they have been doing it for years I still go back to play them. The game series I hate most is Halo.

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series) Comedy is my favourite and my favourite film series is Star Wars, my least favourite is Twilight

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, least favourite book series. (my questions are realy repetitive) I like fantasy type books, my favourite series is the Discworld series and my least is Artemis Fowl(sp?)

Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band. I don't listen to music a lot, so no favoured genre/band. I do hate Jonas Brothers though.

 

[Katherine Kerensky]

Well... Favourite genre of videogames would probably be FPS, because there are so many different ones. Favourite series? Maybe Call of Duty, can't think of any other series besides Halo. and disliked series? for that genre... Can't think of one, to be honest. but not in that genre, the football ones that get re-released every year at the highest possible price.

Favourite type of movie? Hmmm... Sci-Fi. Of those, Star Wars is probably the most prestigious. Hated film series... Can't really think of any. May the 'Epic Movie' people, that has gone down hill...
Favourite type of TV series, I'll say anime, favourite anime series, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and the following seasons Kai & Rei. Least favourite? I dunno, maybe something like Sex in the City.

Favourite things to read would be books of the Sci-fi genre. Favourite series... I'll say... the Horus Heresy W40K books, for this one occasion. Least favourite? Hmmm... I never really got into the Sven Hassel books, they aren't bad, just not my choice to read.

Favourite music genre... I dunno, I think it could be classified as... I'm not sure. Japanese music of some genre. Favourite band: L'arc en ciel. Least favourite: None.

Hope that helps.

 

[Matt-Sama]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?

ANSWER: I prefer action adventure titles, I like to explore and fight. My fave from this genre is probably The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, if not Oblivion. Though I don't dislike them greatly I don't enjoy music games, I dont see how tapping buttons to match notes and colours is fun for more than 2-3 songs!

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)

ANSWER: My favourite type of movie to watch is generally dramas with a brutal twist like raging bull and natural born killers. I don't really have a fave series, I do love star wars and lord of the rings, that said all 5 dirty harry movies are consistently excellent.
TV wise, I like documentaries, mostly to do with stuff on war and animals. I hate reality shows like big brother, pop idol and all that other bull crap... as well as soaps like eastenders and coronation street T_T

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, least favourite book series. (my questions are realy repetitive)

ANSWER: I enjoy reading graphic novels like Lone Wolf and Cub....its from japan but is definately not Manga in any respects.... I also enjoy books like Lord of The Rings, jurassic park and Soul music... I dislike books that seem to be targetted towards teenagers and try to be written all 'hip' and 'cool'.

Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band.

ANSWER: Though I dont have a fave genre, my music taste is varied I have always enjoyed metal, especially thrash and speed! My all time favourite band is Megadeth and they basically invented that type of music. I hate bands like Madina Lake and indie/emo bands that sound like the singer is a whiny ****...I don't know really. Madina Lake and stuff like that I hate.


I hope this helps...

 

[Blackadder51]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most,

Sandbox and FPS

what is your favourite game series of that genre and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?


Favorite series for sandbox is GTA and for FPS, i dont really have one.
And no i dont really dislike a series greatly.

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series,
Action/adventure/comedy

Series, uh Lethal Weapon, Die Hards, Matrix

Tv show series, 24, spongebob, the office (us), others...

do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)
not really, they all have own merits for people that watch them


What are your favourite things to read , Favourite book series,
Books by far and webcomics

Eragon, potter, books by matthew reilly, Twilight Saga, Stephen king,

least favourite book series.
Dont have one

Music fav

Old rock, late 70's 80's 90's hate new age main stream music

Hope that helps, fill in the gaps if i left any

 

[AndyFromMonday]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?

My favorite video game genre is the RPG and my favorite game series is Mass Effect followed closely by The Elder Scrolls.

The series I dislike the most is Final Fantasy. Can't stand that awful voice acting, the anime art style and the turn based battle system.

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)

I'm all for good fantasy (Lord of the Rings, Pan's Labyrinth, The Fifth Element, Clash of the Titans etc.) and Sci-Fi(Star Wars, Aliens, Terminator, Avatar etc) movies but I also enjoy good war movies like for e.g. Full Metal Jacket and Saving Private Ryan.

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, least favourite book series. (my questions are realy repetitive)

Fantasy and Sci-Fi books and I also enjoy a good webcomic now and then.

My favorite book has got to be the Legends of Olympus(2 volumes) and my favorite book series is the Lord of the Rings.

Least favorite book series has got to be Twilight.

 

[Vanguard_Ex]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?
RPGs, including MMORPG. My favourite would be World of Warcraft, if that counts, and I greatly dislike the Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA games.

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)
Comedy, and I'm unsure about a film series.

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, least favourite book series. (my questions are realy repetitive)
Interesting fiction novels, and also the truly funny webcomics out there. Don't have a favourite book series, or least for that matter.

Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band.
Alternative, favourite band of this genre would have to be The Offspring, and least favourite band would be My Chemical Romance.

 

[DoctorNick]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?

Genre-wise it is a tossup between RPG's and shooters, for the second part of the question we'll assume shooters. My favorite game series is easily Half-Life, hands down. Dislike? Well, I'm pretty good at not buying games I hate but I definitely liked Halo the least.

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)

I love Sci-Fi and action movies with character dramas as a close third. My favorite 'series' of films is probably the Mad Max movies. Personally I can't things like the Twilight movies.

As for TV shows the I still like Sci-Fi and action, but lets also add in education programing (How It's Made, Scientific American Frontiers, etc.) My favorite TV series has to be Babylon 5, with Stargate as a close second. I can't really choose one TV series I hate more than the rest, because there are so many that I hate. Offhand I'll say 'Whale Wars.'

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, least favourite book series. (my questions are realy repetitive)

Books, I love me some books. I've got about ~700 or so in my collection alone. I appreciate comics as a format and idea, I just don't like most comics. (Mostly because I hate almost all superheroes and I have a hard time finding good series that don't involve the spandex wearing fuckers.) I have not however ever managed to get into manga. I just...don't like it. My favorite series of books is the Honor Harrington books by David Weber. My least favorite is hard to say because if I don't like it then I won't read it. I guess I'll have to go with Twilight...again.

Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band.

Most anything, but I have a special place in my heart for 80's rock music. From that genre I'll have to say A-Ha is my personal favorite. Least favorite band? Nickelback. Easily.

EDIT:
Fixed a couple things.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?

RPGS
Fallout Series
I'm not a fan of JRPGs but don't bear any great hatred for them either

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)

Horror
Fave film series, anything by Jean Pierre Jeunet... Amelie, Delicatessen, Very Long Engagement etc...

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, least favourite book series. (my questions are realy repetitive)

Books
Any kind of books, like novels by Paul Auster, Nick Cave, Peter F. Hamilton, Tolkien, Patrick McCabe etc...
I don't hate any books series, indifferent about most though.

Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band.

Metal
Strapping Young Lad/Iron Maiden
Least favorite band, aything that has no soul or passion behind it, like Akon, Chris Brown, Limp Bizkit, Westlife

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[hittite]

1. I guess RTS. the Command and Conquer series and specifically Tiberian Sun being my favorite. I don't really hate any genres but sports games are the least interesting to me.

2. Action. My favorite series, probably Lord of the Rings. I generally dislike any movie in which romance is the main subject.

3. Fantasy and sci-fi(the harder the better) novels. As a series, I like the Council Wars series by John Ringo for an excellent mix of the two. I would say that I hate Twilight, but I've never read them so I can't judge. I don't really have any books that I really hate, just a few that were less interesting than others.

4. Metal. No real favorites, but I'm into Hammerfall right now. If I don't like a band, I just forget about them, so no help there, dude.

Hope this helps.

 

[Professor Cubbage]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?
Mostly RPGs or FPSs, stuff like Mass Effect and Left 4 Dead. I hate the Tales series.

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)
War films such as Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down or Fantasy such as Lord of the Rings. Favourite TV series is probaly Top Gear and Mock the Week. I hate soap operas.

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, least favourite book series. (my questions are realy repetitive)
I enjoy reading fantasy such as Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion but I hate Harry Potter.

Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band.
I don't really have a favourite music genre or band but I hate most mainstream music.

 

[Lullabye]

I have no idea how much info you want sooo....here's several walls of text.

Spoiler: Videogames

1. A) Oh, fav genre? That's a toughy.
I guess I'll go with fighting games. Spectacle, 3d, whatever. Why? Because I almost always get what I pay for. When I buy different RPG games(whether western or Japanese) I am paying for the story, yet often I find I am disappointed whether through the gosh-awful gameplay that just overshadows the entire thing, or the lackluster writing or just blatantly bad narrative.But with the FG genre, I pay to play. And only rarely have I been disappointed(more so recently, specifically by Ryu and the gang).
B) Years ago, I would've said DOA was my favorite game series, but as we all know, that series went down the road of no return(I;m not saying a bad road, just one full of tissues and jiggle physics) So now I'm forced to admit Tekken as being my absolute solid go to series. I mean, it never disappoints so can't complain. I'm not the type to whine about "lack of innovation in a certain series. If I wanted something different, I would play another game.
C) Favorite game of the series? Tekken 6. Finally out in a challenging boss that I can't beat with one hand......depending on the difficulty. Though I;m not to thrilled about certain new characters techniques.

Spoiler: Movies

2. A) Movie, movie, movie....I think I like the martial arts genre the most. A well choreographed fight is always enjoyable to watch.
B) Favorite series, Ong Bak hands down. Plus Tony Jaa is kickaas.
C) Ong Bak 1, because there were more stunts and stuff tat I could appreciate the diffuculty of executing.
Meh, I don't really go to the movies so...

Spoiler: Literature

A) My favorite thing to read? I can't answer that. I like both manga and traditional text equally. I do read manga more often though, but I get more immersed on basic text. So if I had a choice between a good book and a good manga(or manhwa) then I suppose I would choose the book.
B) Favorite book series? Ender's series by Orson Scott Card. Even the sub series, the Bean series was amazing. This is one of the few books I recommend as a must read.
C) Again, this is a question I find hard to answer. I suppose I'll go with the original "Ender's Game" since it was the first taste I had of the fabulous universe it brought me into.

Spoiler: Music

A) Genre? If I had to choose, I suppose Jazz.(Specifically swing, but different types apply to different moods.) Just love the ambiance it provides.
B) Okay okay, before I say this, you have to realize, I have moods. And currently my mood is set to Michael Buble. I like his style, it's gives me a nostalgic feeling, reminiscent of the more old and pure styles, undiluted by other genres. I mean, I know influence when I see it, but it's still good. Other than that, an old time favorite I have is Oscar Peterson.
C) Least favorite? Kenny G. I just can't do it. I just can't.

I hope this is helpful. Good luck!

 

[Frequen-Z]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?
I like FPS the most, I love the Unreal series. I dislike the Final Fantasy series, I don't like turn based fighting and I've never had the opportunity or desire to play the installments that don't.

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)
I like watching psychological films, the Hannibal series of films is my favourite. I don't enjoy the Die Hard series, big explosion action films are lost on me.

As for TV, I love CSI (Las Vegas) and Heroes, other than that, I don't watch much. I really don't like soap operas though, too far detached from the real life it's trying to replicate.

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, least favourite book series. (my questions are realy repetitive)
I read manga and webcomics, I'm not much of a book guy so I don't have a favourite and least favourite series. Sorry

Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band.
Electronic music. Celldweller, ain't nuthin better. As for least favourite, probably Brokencyde or something like them.

 

[Deleted]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre, who are your favourite developers and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?

Platforming Games. The Side Scrolling Mario series (SMB 1 to SMBWii). No favorite developers. The Kingdom Hearts Series I despise.

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)

Action movies. The Rush Hour Series. The fucking Transformer remakes I hate.

TV: Comedy Cartoons. Simpsons are my favorite. I hate non cartoon shows on MTV.

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, who is your favourite aurthor and least favourite book series or aurthor. (my questions are realy repetitive)

Slice of Life books and manga. Mangas that make you think and have insanely smart characters. No true favorite series, but my favorite manga is Death Note. Least favorite is anything with yaoi.

Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band.

Video game soundtrack. No favorite bands. Least favorite band is Kayne West (if he counts).

I figure nobody will quote you, defeating your disclaimer and allowing me to be the ony person to quote you.

 

[sky14kemea]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre, who are your favourite developers and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?

RPG's | Final Fantasy | probably.. Capcom >.> | no, not really.

Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)

Action/Fantasy | favourite series is The Mummy (hey, don't judge me!) | >__> *cough* Twilight* *cough* (sorry TL fans)

TV Series... uhhh, probably comedies/sitcoms, fav TV series is F.R.I.E.N.D.S >.>, I hate 'Skins', I think thats its name D:<

What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, who is your favourite aurthor and least favourite book series or aurthor. (my questions are realy repetitive)

I guess manga, but normal books are good too :0 | Philip Pullman's Dark Materials trilogy (I think thats the name) | Don't have a fav author , or a least favourite

Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band.

Alternative, like Alternative Rock/Metal/Pop, | Fav band of that genre is definitely Rise Against! | ..probably Girls Aloud ¬_¬

Hope those answers are okay.

 

[TheNamlessGuy]

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[Nickolai77]

What genre of video games do you prefer to play the most, what is your favourite game series of that genre and is there a series of games you dislike greatly?

Mainly Fps's and Rpg's like Oblivion. My favourite games series has to be either the Call of Duty or the Elder Scrolls, i've been interested also in Mass Effect, looks like a game i would like, but i have not played on either. I carn't really think of any genre i actievly dislike...i suppose the one i am least interested in would be JRPG's.


Favourite type of movie to watch and favourite film series, do you hate any film series. (Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)

I suppose my favourite types of movie are quite varied, film series i have watched and enjoyed include Lord of the Rings, The Matrix and Underworld and the Alien series for instance. Although to understand my movie tastes, you would have to know that i loved Gladitor, enjoyed Avatar, and Van Helsing. So, broadly speaking i like fantasy films, be them classic fantasy, sci-fi or histotic, which offer me quite a different world to the one i am familer with. I suppose the closest series of films i "hate" would be Twilight, although considering that i have never seen the movies, to say i hate it sounds rather biggoted, instead i would say i am not interested in it.

(Also reanswer the film questions except for tv series)

Don't really watch that much TV, but i have been watching through I Claudius (an old BBC historical drama) and 24, which me and my university friends are really enjoying. Most of the TV i watch is comedy or political satire shows like Mock the Week. Again, carn't really think of any TV series that i hate, but i suppose i am least interested in soap's like Eastenders, Neigbours or Hollyoaks.


What are your favourite things to read (eg. Books,manga, webcomics), Favourite book series, least favourite book series. (my questions are realy repetitive)

I read a fair bit of non-fiction material, mostly about psychology, history and philosophy. In terms of fiction, i like historical and fantasy novel. Don't really read manga, and webcomics i read tend to be humour related. Book series i have read and enjoyed include the works of Tom Holt and Sven Hassel, as well as Simon Scarrow's The Eagles series. Least favourite books and series, again, i dont hate any books or series, but am least interested in teenage girl fiction like Twilight, and novels set around ordinary people living ordinary lives- i prefer a fantasy element.


Favourite music genre, favourite band of that genre, least favourite band.

Heh, this is easier to answer. I like heavy metal, of the power prog metal variety, favourite band of those genres being Ayreon. I also love Iron Maiden, who are my favourite band overall, and also like viking/celtic bands like Tyr for instance. Least favourite bands include black/death metal bands which growl and scream all the time, and mainstream stuff like Lady Gaga and Black Eyed Pea's.

 

[The Undoer]

FPS/VALVe/Halo

Comedy/Star Wars/none

Books/Cherub/Robert Muchamore/None

Classic Rock/I really like AC/DC/Lady Gaga (anyone who can be outsung by Eric Cartman is no good)