GamerVision.com - Social Networking, Gamer-Style

So gamers aren’t the most social creatures. Gaming is more about you than your opponent and, for the most part it’s rather solitary affair to become a master gamer. It’s mostly you, the joystick, and the screen.Then again, go online and, it’s a completely different creature. Go online and gamers get social. So why not build a social website for gamers? Everyone else has one. That’s precisely what GamerVision did. It’s the newest in social networking and it’s dedicated to—you guessed it—gaming and gamers. It’s recently gone live They built a social network for gamers by gamers. Though, GamerVision service just launched, it holds promise. It’s great for all walks of life. If you’re just a newbie or the top gamer around, GamerVision has something to offer you. It’s got all the trappings of your usual social networking service-- reviews, news, updates, friends, blogging and groups. But design is key and there are several noticeable tweaks that separate it from other sites. One, is the headlines that top every profile page showing latest updates and news. There are customizable skins for all users, and a number of other key features dedicate to die-hard gamers.

"By Gamers, For Gamers"

GamerVision is a good niche network that’ll definitely attract the attention of gamers, big and small who want to expand their knowledge and friends network. It would also allow newbies to gain some gaming knowledge from the real hard core gamers.

Is GamerVision’s design really conducive to social networking? Or is it more of a show-and-tell/bragging rights type thing, gamers pride? Moreover, is it a useful site for gamers, in terms of usability and content?