It is on that end that many clans fail: there is too much ego and the clashing becomes inevitable. People leave solid squads where they may be appreciated and truly needed, just to make their own squad and get the ego rush of being able to boss people around. The nasty trend is this: you see many faceless gaming squads that come and go every day. Perhaps they want attentions, good stats, or want to make a living out of professional gaming. Whatever way you chop it up, people are in these squads for selfish reasons, matters of the ego. For most, it’s just about hanging out with some people or being part of the most kick-ass team and getting some big wins under the belt.
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With the next-gen (or is it current gen?) gaming consoles tapping into an online gaming market that has existed for many, many years on the PC front, gaming squads are arguably more popular than ever.
People want to feel like they are a part of something bigger than them. At least on the console, where the concept is still kinda fuzzy to most. That’s really cool – I want one too!” That is exactly what I think runs through the heads of many people that join or create a clan. “Hey, look at all those nifty acronyms people have attached to their handles and screen names. *** NEW! NEW! Love the conversation here? Visit my new home at Geeky Antics or leave us VM – (206) 415-4987 with your thoughts on the current state of video games, competitive gaming, and gaming clans or squads (there’s a difference). *** NEW! You can find an updated article on the essence, importance, and benefits of social gaming clans by clicking here! ***