In a groundbreaking move, the European Parliament, after months of heated debate, has issued an unexpected regulation: starting in 2028, gamers who play exclusively on consoles - including Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony's PlayStartion - will officially be recognized as 'gamers'.

This legislation acknowledges the long-standing rift in the gaming community and aims to bridge the gap between PC and console gaming enthusiasts. The regulation outlines that from 2028, all official media publications must adapt their terminology to include console players under the universal gamer umbrella.

Private communications, however, remain a free-for-all zone. Individuals can choose whether to recognize console players as true gamers in personal conversations.

Interestingly, the regulation does not extend to mobile gaming, whose devotees have not yet met the 'minimal qualifications' to be regarded as gamers in the eyes of European gaming legislators.

This decision has sparked a mix of outrage and celebration across the gaming community. Stay tuned for updates and possible amendments, such as the potential inclusion of retro console gamers, who argue that playing on a Sega or Commodore also deserves recognition.

For more details and reactions from key gaming figures, follow our link to the EU legal announcements EU law - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)