Ah, the fanboy (or girl...can't forget the girls) - is there anyone in gaming culture as hated as these individuals? Able to make uninformed opinions in 2.2 seconds. Able to blindly look pass the faults of a game system or game of their choice. The biggest message board troll of them all that would even have three Billy goats running for cover (look, a literary reference). So are you a fanboy? Don't worry, because if so, there should be help for you somewhere to rid you of this problem.

From the article:

There are two types of fanboys in the world: those who passionately support a team, product, company or organization in a balanced way, and those who passionately support something to the point of becoming an irrational, spitting tornado of anger. The first type is normal and is the result of a healthy competitive nature. The problem, however, is when a person becomes unwilling to objectively criticize what is being rooted for; criticism that is in the best interest of both the consuming individual and the "team" in question.

The last thing the world needs is another article on fanboys. To highlight them is to encourage them; something most try to avoid. However, we think it's important to admonish their culture in the hopes of changing it. Once that happens, video game culture can only improve. So the next time you're staring at your face in the mirror, ask yourself this question: does this list apply to you?

Read the full article over at gamepro.com