A hardcore fan is the kind of enthusiast on the opposite end of the fan spectrum from a new/amateur, casual, less passionate, or passive fan. A hardcore enthusiast takes it seriously.
When you have to go to a payday loan to make your mortgage payment because you had to have the instruction manual for a CIB game. That's a lunatic in my opinion.
Comments
It's when you see the penis go into the vagina.
This^
I specifically mentioned in the OP intro that I don't mean adult movies. Why nobody read the whole thing? Sheesh!..
Ok, here's the next question:
What's the difference between a hardcore gamer/collector and a passionate or obsessed or lunatic gamer/collector?