Gamer on the Streets part 1

So, for the past few days I've been approaching people to talk about games as part of a long-term study I want to do. I go to Georgia Tech, where I assume the average person is pretty game savvy. I want to spend some time testing the public's awareness and opinions about gaming and gaming culture. I would eventually like to spread my examination outside of Tech to the general public, but I figure this is a good place to start. Plus it's a lot less awkward talking to nerds about nerdy stuff ;) This first segment has just been a practice run really, and it was very cool. I met some great people who I hope to have a chance to talk to again. I asked all the people I met what interested them about games (as in, what attracts you to a particular game), and if they were not gamers, then why weren't they. My answer is that I love games that are unique. Whether it's the art style or the controls or the story, I want a game that feels different and allows me to be immersed in a new way. Most people loved RPG's and other games that involved strong plots and interesting characters. In the people I was able to talk to, it was interesting to note that everyone seemed to like related genres. Though there were a few people that claimed to like all games, most people that likes FPS games also enjoyed racers and arcade games, which all involve lots of action and quick rewards (kills, winning races, beating levels). On the other hand, people who liked RPG's seemed to prefer games that had no real ending or a strong attachment to the main character and a slow pace. The common theme was that everyone wanted a game that pulled them in. Everyone liked community in games, be it multi-player shooters or MMO's.
It was very cool getting to talk to people about their favorite games, and I found some people that were really passionate. My next question will be more in depth, and I can't wait to see the responses.