Why I care.
I have been playing video games all my life. But it pains me to see that many people see games as a waste of time and a negative influence on a person's well-being. As a gamer, I am deeply invested in the industry and know much about the game development process -- carefully crafting a story, gameplay mechanics, a unique art style, and more, combining to create a unique experience only possible through this form of media. Certain games have been some of the most life-changing experiences of my life and that understanding may not make a whole lot of sense to the non-gamer. Games can be much more than the recently popular first-person shooter who people seem to think embodies what all games are about. If I can contribute even a little to pushing games into being seen in a positive light, then that's enough.