http://kotaku.com/5857864/which-of-these-27-gamer-classifications-do-you-fall-under

in this thread post what type of gamer you are and what the type of gamer is. Guess I will start.

I am probably closest to a Wizard. I am good at all games and need very little practice to master new gamestyles.

The Wizard:
This gamer has played so many styles of play that they can seemingly master anything with limited practice. This gamer will often hold at least one world record in a game, and are involved in events like speed runs, marathons, high scores, etc. Despite the radical change in this generations offerings, he or she will amaze crowds with even the most outlandish play style. This gamer just seems to "get it", but is a recluse in many other aspects of life, rarely saying much of anything. While differing from the Loner in the sense that he or she doesn't feel uncomfortable in a crowd, it's only really in a crowd of gamers. Non-gamers want very little to do with them and vice-versa. They do not seek competitors or boast scores, but will sheepishly let slip their greatest achievements, feigning embarrassment.

I myself am most likely the collector, however I always take the time to actually beat the game. That being said, I am very picky as to what I buy these days, but when I do, I make sure I can play them for a long, long time.