Gamers are probably WAY more literate than average.

Well put. The thing is, a lot of gamers are avid readers. But they are definitely two kinds of literacy, and not to sound like Sven Birkerts, but I think I agree with you.

I would love to hear a recording of this talk.

"Wright said that others asked the woman whether she would have objected if her son had spent all that time reading instead. The perception of an activity determines whether a given 'addiction' is good or bad."

I think it's more than perception. People who read compulsively are a lot more interesting than people who game compulsively.

At least, based on my various experiences being cornered by gamers.