My SO plays her Vita religiously. She's a doctor in sports medicine and she says that playing something and keeping up with new releases and trends helps her immeasurably at work since she mostly sees collegiate athletes. I'm basically a househusband so even though I am home more often I'm doing all the maintenance and hold a job that is split between months of WFH and long distance travel. We still only find about 8-10 hours to game together.
Yeah, for sure. In my case, my full-time job and personal responsibilities take up a lot of my time as an adult so I have to squeeze in gaming time whenever I can. I have so much more time to game when I'm on vacation.
Nailed it. Lower 40s, opportunity to retire before 50 and I'm getting excited about the thought of how much more I can play while the kids are at school and the wife works. My backlog is waiting for me.
Don't ever let your childhood die. If it dies, you will lose a piece of you along with. You can game at any age. You decide how you want to enjoy your time and your life. Look at how fast life flew by. Yesterday, you were an 8 year old being all giddy around christmas time to open that present and suddenly, you're sitting in your cubicle, or working the graveyard shift in your 40's or 50's wondering about the good ol' days and the modern day and the future that lies ahead. Go home, fire up that video game system and escape to a different world for an hour or two. Love it!!!
42 yrs old and just beat my first souls-like game, Elden Ring. I never thought I was good enough to beat games like that. Now I feel like a whole new world of gaming has been unlocked.
Well done! I heard the new add on for Elden ring is extremely hard. Before that, you could try bloodborne. It’s also quite hard, but considered by many to be one of the best souls like.
40s. Kids. Busy medical career. Gaming is one of my wind down activities. Still really enjoy it. I have gotten away from hardcore sweaty gaming and much more prefer easier more relaxed difficulties. No Mans Sky, Starfield, V rising, and Rogue Trader are my go to. My dad is in his 70s and still games. Diablo 4 and Ages of Empire are his jam. He is much more of a competitive max difficulty, hardcore than me.
tell me about, as I am getting older.... i don't prefer challenge in games... i prefer the story/exploration... so generally i paly games on easy difficulty... and i find it great....
We have the same life phase haha. I’m in medical profession and have 2 beautiful kids. Before marriage i will platinumed games (meaning collect all the trophies) and will always put my difficulty to hard. U feel a sense of satisfaction once u platinumed a game and complete games in hard mode. However, since i have kids and busy working, i cannot spend my whole free time gaming, i don’t have the leisure time to repeating back levels or boss fights as u will die alot if playing in hard difficulty. Instead i continue gaming but in easy/medium difficulty and do them with my 2 kids together 😊
I’m 52 - mobile software engineer with little free time trying to split it between gaming and my other, cycling hobby. I’ve been gaming since the 8bit micros era. In summary, I’d say I noticed the following: - I focus on fewer games which offer an artistic experience, not just great gameplay. Hence, developers like ATLUS is what I’m after these days. - I no longer pay any attention to anyone who considers gaming as something “unusual” for someone of my age. Not caring for such negativity is one of the benefits that comes with age. Great video and channel - greetings from Greece!
thank you. for god's sake. I have given up on most people figuring out that number of birthdays has any real bearing on, or any true causal relationship with , much of anything - least of all personal interests and art appreciation(games...). I'm 58. my coordination and intellect are top notch. These things IMPROVE with time IF they are properly maintained. Good grief.
I'm 56 and still a hardcore gamer. My kids are grown, on their own and are gamers too. I have more time to play than I did in my 20's and 30's and the money to have every console, a gaming computer and buy any game I want. It's glorious!
I'm 50 and play regularly....my first console was the NES ...I have PC racing wheel n seat, PS3, PS4, original Xbox, and Switch..not hard ore , just casual player.... After a hard day or week of work, video games is relaxing....
I turned 45 in February and gaming for me has come nearly full circle. I've been divorced for 13 years, my two oldest kids are grown, and my youngest that I raised as a single dad is 15 now and she turned out to be a gamer (and my third straight A's student). So I've been back to gaming like I did as a teenager, nights and weekends are mine to do whatever I want.
I'm 54. I grew up with a gamer dad. He was in the computer field. The family would go to work with him. They would play Adventure (Colossal cave). We had a pinball machine and a tempest machine at home. Naturally we had an Atari, and later on the Atari 5200. I couldn't help but to be a gamer. I exercise in VR. Beat Saber can burn a thousand calories in an hour! I collect video game consoles and games. I think I'm over 30 consoles now. I love to play retro. I do have a switch and an Xbox and I use them quite frequently. I love Rocket League! I also like games like Need for Speed, Life is Strange series, Mario Golf, and just about everything else. My sister and I are about to start Stray (The second time for me first time for her). We play long distance over Xbox. I feel really privileged to have seen this industry grow.
Im not into retro but i do like collecting childhood memories but you cant collect if you are poor. Ive also run into trouble because i have no space for everything plus my mom threw all my nes and games in the trash. Hard to collect when you have parents that hate gaming.
When it comes to gaming, age doesn’t matter, it’s actually better the older you get. It helps to keep your cognitive skills functional, myself included, I’m 53 and will die a gamer. I’ve been gaming since gaming started basically, why would I give up something I love?
Exactly. That’s awesome to hear. My uncle is also in his 50s and he plays phone games whenever he gets a chance to relax. And works at a physically demanding grocery store. Please stay healthy, keep gaming, and even find more physical things to do as well. The more hobbies the better. My grandparents are in their 70-80s and basically just got bored and did nothing but watch TV resulting in them becoming bed-bound from things like muscle attrition or stroke.
See I understand those who have obligations to deal with, I don’t. My kids are all grown with kids of their own, no mate to bug me about gaming. I’m free to do whatever, I don’t hangout like that or do clubs. I like to game.
I turn 36 in 3 weeks, we're like the youngest ones in this comment section lol. I'm glad to see it though. A lot of my friends have dropped out of gaming for various reasons.. Kinda sucks as I liked the social aspect as much as the gaming itself.
i’ve seen people in their 40s 50s and 60s and even 70s with gaming channels that are doing extremely well and as long as you have a little personality and good at what you’re doing age doesn’t matter plus if you’ve been playing since the 80s, you can appreciate all the new games and graphics and systems that are coming out so keep going bro. I just started mine as well and I’m 40. 🙌🏾🔥
Great video. I'm nearly 41, married without kids. I can manage maybe 5 to 8 hours of gaming a week. I get up much earlier than my wife in the morning, so I hit the gym and then squeeze in about an hour of gaming (or another hobby like reading, sometimes both). Or I squeeze it in during evenings she works late. The trick as you get older is to not let it interfere with your real life responsibilities. And that goes for any hobby, not just gaming.
Alex, I turn 40 later this year. I have never in my life had so much disposable income. So much less free time. I have my own "backlog battle." Love your stuff, keep it up.
Fellow 45yrs old here. Played the Witcher 3 at 2017 finished it at 2023, I don't care if I played at snail phase playing trying games in between. Keep on playing enjoy games at your time awesome
I'm almost 50, divorced (not because of games) and my kids are adults. That means I've got time for games. Not as many or as often when I was younger, but time enough.
Dude ..I retired at 62 and I decided I would reward myself after working very hard from age 16. I got back to things I love: reading, woodworking, listening to my vinyl collection,classic films and yes ..gaming.
I'm turning 50 this year, I've kept most of my games and consoles from my late teens onwards to current generation xbox , switch and playstation. Outside of work I have several hobbies like photography, toy and game collecting , playing and listening to music and watching TH-cam videos about these hobbies. When I find time for for games I'm mostly playing GTA 5 online with my nephew or solo retro arcade games when I just want to chill. The choices in newer games are amazing but they struggle to hold my attention once I have checked out the graphics and first level or two unlike the simpler older arcade games I played in my teens like Robocop, Golden Axe or Alien vs Predator arcade, these keep me coming back for more.
I think the scope of how you play games has to change when you get older. It’s no longer about 100%ing something. If I can get the credits to roll then that’s a huge achievement at this point.
I also think the completionist mindset is just not the way most players should approach games. Sure, if that’s your bag and the way you enjoy games and don’t mind playing fewer titles as a tradeoff then by all means, go for it. But most people aren’t gonna have the time to complete every single game and if they start to expect themselves to, they will quickly tire themselves out and find gaming to become a chore rather than a hobby. It’s important to remember that gaming should be fun and if you’re not having fun, take a break. Your games aren’t going anywhere.
I will never stop gaming, I’m only 28 but my passion for it hasn’t withered yet, still going strong. What really helps is not sticking to one genre, play all kinds of different types of games and you’ll never get bored.
42 here. Greater responsibility has definitely eaten away the time I used to have for this beloved hobby. Still gaming strong and still getting excited for new upcoming releases
Gamer/streamer here. I'm 69. Health issues have sidelined me from being active outside the home since 2016. I started streaming in 2020 thanks to a good friend and fellow streamer. I've been playing games since 1980 in some capacity. I game to give me something to do and to socialize. You're never too old to enjoy gaming!
Really like your down to Earth attitude. I started in the late 80s on a Commodore 64. Im 46 now and still love gaming as a past time along with mountain bike riding.
Keep doing what you love, bruddah! I'm 48, been gaming since arcades were in every mall and bowling alley. What's funny is in my later years, I've been gaming in VR more--playing games while also working out! It's a blast and highly recommend checking it out if you haven't yet.
I'm 50, was never really a "hardcore" gamer, but been playing video game consoles since Atari 2600, and NES...still to this day I still play video games regularly....I have PC racing sim seat and wheel, OG Xbox, PS3, PS4, Switch... It is relaxing to me ..
Great video! I'm only 31 but it's nice to get some perspective. I do plan to game for the rest of my life. I've been playing since 4 years old and never stopped. I made decisions in life (and got lucky in some areas) that support my hobby. I am happily married and have a full time job that allows me to work from home and buy all the gaming toys I want. But the big thing I think is not having kids. I never wanted kids because I heavily value my own time. I'm content being the cool uncle. Like you said, the interactive element of video games is why they're different from tv and movies. Also glad to see you like the Fromsoft games! I really enjoy all of those too
My dad was 56 when he passed, but he gamed until his last days. However, he had very specific interests, so he didn't have a huge backlog. He played Kingdom Come: Deliverance for two years.
@@drewtheunspoken3988KKD is definitely one of those games, that can be enjoyed for countless hours, my theory with gaming, I'm pretty sure as we grow older, gaming will be exercise for the brain and keep a person mentally sharper in older age.
Yeah, I’m retired but I find my attention span has decreased a lot. Something has to be really engaging to sit and play for 2 hours. In my case I have a lot of aches and pains and have a hard time sitting still for long periods of time but despite that I still have trouble focusing as well.
@@R.Williamsdo you ever feel like if a game doesn't get you hooked within an hour or so you abandon it? I've been doing this and feeling a lot of guilt of not finishing what I started even if the game is fine, just not super compelling.
@@PVS-2024maybe that comes from been much younger, where you only had a few games, so each game was played for every last drop of entertainment... It is almost like wasting food.
For me, the big change as I age is energy levels. Once it hits the evening I really can't be arsed with something stressful like survival horror (which I used to love). That's where cozy little JRPG's come in handy 😅
I love this video. I am almost 55 and am an avid Fortnite, Call of Duty and Cyberpunk player. I have an Xbox Series s and x (in separate rooms) and a PlayStation 5 which I stream from. I’m only fairly new to streaming but have been affiliated for 2 years and recently finally hit my 200 follower mark! Gaming is an important part of my life as I use it as an escape, a relaxation thing and a source of community as I play with my friends online. I live in a country town in NSW in Australia and am away from my friends. It’s weird too because being my age with my interests makes me not really a very good friend for people of my same demographic, so most of my friends are younger than me, and live in the city which is 4 hours away. I work full time in addition to streaming so it’s rough to maintain any sort of regularity. I also have a movie review blog, paint miniatures and run a discord… phew! I am lucky because my daughter is in her late 20s so I don’t have any family obligations except for those to my wife, who can fend for herself if need be… and actually usually prefers me not to be under her feet!! Anyway, thanks for the video: I’ve become an immediate fan!
Mate, I'm 54, served 30 years in the military. Gamed all my life and I'm still loving it big time. Why - spatial headphones, atmosphere. Wow the atmosphere gaming companies are producing are out there. My wife, 58, sits with me now when I game since she seen my play TLOU. I'm a Gamer forever.
This is one of my favorite videos I've watched in awhile. Your gaming journey is so relatable. I'm 34 and discovering strategy RPGs and Resident Evil 4 remake shook up my gaming fatigue and I've been squeezing in gaming time all over the place. Having a pregnant wife, full time job, building a business, and training for a marathon ya gotta be strategic with your time but it's all possible in one day. Steam deck has helped a ton! 😅
Thanks for this video. You touch on a lot of points that all the younger youtubers miss, because they go from no-lifing games to content creator without a life in between.
The "its my turn its your turn" approach to Elden Ring suddenly made so much sense to me. It's like synapses are now firing all over my brain. A game I nearly gave up on. I'm now, ready to try again. Thank you
31 here and been gaming since I got ahold of my dad’s Genesis. I would say gaming now while having a wife, house and career the two biggest changes for me: 1. Competitive multiplayer feels like a young man’s/woman’s sport I just don’t have the time to get gud, which is why Hell Divers 2 = Breath of fresh air. 2. I really love Indies for their variety, fresh take, and brevity which lets me play all sorts of games these days without burnout.
I’m glad I found your video . I’m a home owner, father of 3 , married, full time worker and I still find the time to play even the most difficult games like Elden ring . It’s hard to keep up but I still find the time to play . I also play online games with my kids 😎. I’m 42 BTW !
Time Crisis is such a good series. My brother and I would get about $20 worth of quarters and beat the current Time Crisis game at the local arcade. The first one was only single player though.
Here in my 30s, I’m finding myself collecting an assortment of Switch games, of a bunch of my favorite genres. To tackle my backlog, I set my library to longest-shortest played; and play the least played games first. Eventually, the least played will turn into the most, and the cycle repeats. And the wide variety, helps keep things fresh, but still familiar.
40's? I'm past those years and I'm still gaming. Once and awhile I step back and say, Man those were the years..... for gaming. From the early 80's till now - 2024! As you get older, we can say that game is being added to my collection. Don't have to save for a time frame to acquire that specific game....lol
Stay strong, and keep going forward Alex!!! I am 46 and I am enjoying gaming more than ever. Specially now, that I can afford to have all 3 major consoles, and a PC gaming rig. Life is short... so make sure to enjoy the things you like to do...
Holy smokes. I never knew we were so similarly aged. I am 48, and I still game my face off. I also take daily walks and uphold a regular calisthenic routine. Keeping my body fit and healthy has given me the stamina to remain doing all the fun things I enjoy! 💪 Love from Connecticut.
Lifelong gamer. 52 years old now and I felt like a kid when I recently started playing Elden Ring. I am about to try "dishonored" "dishonored 2" and then "Prey" for the first time. My son and I connected over games while he was growing up and I wouldn't trade those hours of talking together for anything!
I have been lucky enough to share this gaming passion with my daughter and we have tackled some games together. Obviously time is limited at this age but will usually play a story driven game that's our main game and another arcade or driving game as a lighter game that isn't as time consuming.
Am Swiss and 65 years old. I love gaming but usually solo. The reason for that is, that most younger gamers usually hurry too much for me. I don't have the fast reactions as the young guns have. I love to take my time. That is why i rarely play souls games. I play more ESO like games. Dragons Dogma, etc. bit slower games. I love the the fantasy and the graphics and just the fun. Where i really have trouble is with PC games because I'm not great with the keyboard mainly with the left hand, so I play on PS5.
June 1st '79 in the building baby! I will say being 45 now probably about 3 to 4 years ago my gaming habits did change as far as the type of games that I love even now but don't necessarily have the patience or the time to play I'm more of an old school arcade jump in for about 30 minutes and then jump back out type of gamer now and if I do play an open world game or a role-playing game it probably takes me about 4 to 6 months to finish because I'm taking my time and I'm playing a bunch of arcade games in between so I can't say my habits and what I tolerate have changed in the last 3 to 4 years but I still have a passion for those same games even if I don't play them immediately
Turning 45 also this year, and still love gaming. I grew up playing on the NES and Game Boy and so on. But it is since 2022 I start really playing games and complete at least the story, before I try or move on to another game. And it is much more fun doing it this way. I enjoy a game more than I did in the past.
I still remember when I was a kid, video games were just 'games' because they were fun. But as I've gotten older, I realized I've begun looking at the nuances of each game. It's like you're dissecting each game bit by bit, and when you discover something new, it's like wow. I think that wow factor is what keeps me playing games even now. - I'm also joining the 40s club soon. 😆
I'm 50, and gaming with my kids is a blast. We actually spend more time on the Genesis, Sega CD, Saturn, Dreamcast and PS2 than we do on the 9th Gen consoles.
In my 40s and will game as long as I can but the family takes precedence BUT I am looking forward to retirement as my backlog is looong…love rpgs and action games with great stories so gaming is a part of my life…it just comes in ebbs and flows
I’m nearly 53 and still love gaming! I own a PS5, Series X and Switch and love them all. I think what keeps me coming back nowadays is that games are so immersive now, especially with today’s graphics compared to when I started gaming some 40 years ago! Still lots to look forward to as well, Switch 2 and GTA 6 both next year, Elder Scrolls 6 and Witcher 4 further down the line. I’ll probably still be gaming into my 60s or even 70s 😂
This was genuinely super insightful, the tips you shared are helpful and I will be implementing them! Especially when it comes to playing varied games simultaneously and seeking elements of your favorite genre in other genres
Just turned 40 and my backlog is ridiculous. Getting organized has helped me a lot---especially in the age of digital collections (stopped collecting around PS3 era), because it's hard to keep track of what's on your shelf and what's in your Steam library (or whatever). That said, portable devices have changed the game. The Steam Deck and those Chinese Android/Linux handhelds have made churning through the backlog so much easier.
I’m enjoying gaming just as much as ever at the age of 42. I have noticed a lot of my peers that are gaming are caught in the nostalgia bug and I get it sometimes, but I mainly look forward to what’s new. I hope to one day make my own games, I been working away at it slowly.
I'm 54 and I probably play more video games (and watch more anime) than I ever have in my life. But over the past 10 years or so I've steadily made more money and I have fewer commitments outside of work, so I just do the things i like to do in my free time. It is funny how many people still view playing video games as a watse of time, but talk about binging a netflix show. Like that is time better spent just staring at a TV.
I just turned 38 a few days ago and I’m definitely gonna game till I’m a fragile old fart 👵🏼. It sucks when my friends or family members stop gaming cuz then I have no one to play with. I have social anxiety so gaming with randos is not something I’m comfortable with yet especially if voice chat is needed. I’m very vocal when gaming and I make noises when I die in game 😅 so I get put off knowing it’s annoying to many and so I just stay on mute or chose to play alone for now. Gamer for life though! 🤓
At 43 years old, I've been gaming since the release of the NES. Now, I'm happily gaming with my 6-year-old son. He loves Nintendo games. In my alone time after I put the kids to sleep, I have about 4 hours every night to play my PS5. I can easily say that I'll be gaming until the day I die. 😁
You have a perfect voice for TH-cam. I’m in my mid 30’s and only rally got into video games in the last 4 years. Covid and lockdown really had me bored and i had a switch just sitting in my tv stand. Now also have a PlayStation and play way more than my husband, who i originally bought the PS5 for. So as someone who started paying late in life i feel like im missing a lot of knowledge about gaming itself however im enjoying the journey to learn. I think as long as you’re having fun and you can still get through the levels/areas or what have you, then why should age matter/
It’s funny cuz I have been asking myself the same question for a while! But man! I’m 47 and a mom on top of that. If that’s not enough I’m disabled since 2009 my spine is messed up can’t walk well without assistance, I’m also a crafter I love making all kinds of crafts and diy, now into photography and nature and natural medicine and making lotions specially for my pain and been able to share it (sell it) with whoever needs relief from pain. Gaming it’s been in my life since Atari I just love it. You said something very so true. Keep doing the things that u love because who else will…? I’m just going to subscribe I think I’m going to enjoy your channel 😊
"Make time for the things you love". This is the best universal advice for any passion/hobby. I have a problem, I have too many hobbies(learning to play a music instrument, composing digital music, playing videogames, aquascaping, learning about neural networks). I obviously can't pursue all of my passions they're just too many. I'm in my early 40s with a toddler so that means leven ess free time and more work, it is surprising how destructive and messy toddlers are; they inhale order and exhale chaos. I already let go the aquascaping hobby. I'm currently jus learning about neural networks and occasionally playing mobile games which are OK to catch that itch. For some reason learning about neural networks and AI is giving me dopamine hits and might help my career so I'm not giving that up but the rest of my hobbies are dead to me. It sucks having to sacrifice hobbies that made a huge part of my personality for decades. Adulting sucks balls
I turn 45 next month. I’m very comfortable with the concept of “I won’t try everything” and that’s ok. I know what kind of games I really love and just take my time and slowly digest my JRPGs an hour at a time after everyone has gone to bed
Great video. I’m 55 and still gaming despite disabilities. If anything, my tastes have broadened, and while perhaps my memory and my aim have weakened, my feel for movement and flow have improved., such that I’m overall a stronger player. I think the earliest gamers have a lot of perspective that’s underutilized in many of today’s major releases.
For me, games are just as valid an art form as movies and books. I see no reason why age should be a factor. I'm 33, married, have a 3 year old daughter and work full time. I don't get much time for gaming but man I love those 20 to 30 minutes those evenings when I get to settle down with a game. Aside from having less time, the only really difference I noticed is that I'm far more open to using Easy mode in some games now. My primary reason for playing is for the stories and gameplay is becoming less important as my free time reduces. Personally, I plan on gaming until the end. It's an interactive form of entertainment that directly engages my brain instead of having me just sit there staring at the screen. I love it
Aa you say, I've been finding new experiences that keep me hooked like the old days. Btw I love the name of your channel, it reminds me that it is neverending
Turning 30 next month, this video makes me feel better time overall. It's a scary thing but also something we can embrace and find tips to make the most out of.
42 here… I find most games don’t “hook” me as much anymore. But it hasn’t stopped completely. I’ll still get this great feeling now and then starting a game, where I feel almost giddy, and I just know: “I’ll be playing this game for hundreds of hours.” Examples from the last few years include Breath of the Wild, Stardew Valley (500+ hours!!), Days Gone, Firewatch, and DOOM 1, 2, and 64 (better late than never).
I have been gaming for 53 years! I started gaming when gaming girls did not exist. I was 11 years old, and had to literally keep my arcade and game playing hidden. Girls were girls and girls were NOT allowed to ask for consoles, or games, or in some instances risked even being kicked out of an arcade. I am now 64 years old. I have NEVER stopped gaming. I have 2 kids and am married. I always made sure that I was there for my family, I always made sure I was available and went outside, to work, on trips, living a full life, but I continued to always be a gamer. If you read a book, that is not different than my spending time on gaming. If you are off on your internet, I would be gaming. I still have my original Xbox hooked up because I do replay games like Max Payne. I have only my PS4 still hooked up, and took down my PS3 ages ago. I had to unplug my Xbox One because I needed the port for my Xbox Series X but its backward compatible anyway. RPG stories were more exciting back in the day. They were so original. They may not always have had the best graphics but nowadays, there is so much emphasis on the graphics being beautiful the stories themselves are forgotten or redundant, and the lack of imagination making grinding just *yawn* or frustrating. For example the breakdown in the brilliance of the original Assassin's Creed games to what they are today. This isn't a thing that is difficult. It is simply who you are - or not. The problem is there is a lot of prejudice, sexism and ageism around older gamers and that has been a challenge and a completely different discussion historically!!! Really appreciate your expressed opinions and experiences in this video. Spot on with attitude and approach to games. You are also right about sometimes trying out a new genre, or returning to one you had lost connection to. Thank you!!!!
Kids born in the late 70's, 80's and early 90's were borne witness to the boom of gaming during this time - it was exciting. There were definitely ups and down but this fad arguably began around then and anyone who grew up gaming and if gaming had a huge impact on your childhood, you'll most likely game for life (like me lol)
I’m 50 and I still game a lot. I’m married with a wife that’s understanding and no kids, that helps! Though I don’t have the quick reflexes like I did in my younger years I have a lot more discipline. I recently got platinum trophies in EldenRing, Sekiro, Bloodbourne, Lies of P, and Stellar Blade. Something I could never do when I was younger, if I got stuck back then I’d would move on to the next game.
44 here. I have 3 kids, a professional career. I try to squeeze at least 1 hour in every night, but not consistent. If I didn’t have all these responsibilities I would game more. Because my time is limited, games that require a lot of time just aren’t fulfilling so I don’t play those games. I love WoW, Witcher 3, but I now play Overwatch, CS, Valorant because I can just pick up and drop it. But I was highly ranked in WoW Arena and End game raid, a few seasons even rank 1… but as much love I have for those games I just can’t play it anymore :(
I appreciate the suggestion of playing multiple games. When I was younger, I'd focus solely on one game until I beat it and then move on. But now days, trying to do that just creates a sense of obligation and rushing so that I can get to the next game, which ruins the experience for me and often leads me to not want to play games in general.
TH-cam is such an amazing platform. You would never hear about people like 'Backlog Battle' in the real world. Do what makes you happy! He said it best, people binge watch TV and see nothing wrong with it, but look at gamers like they are the scum of the world, its so funny to me honestly. Super inspiring to hear your youtube comeback story, it really does show people that sometimes things don't happen when you want it to but when the time is right.
1st Console was Sega and PS1 in my teen years, absent gaming and now 41 years old back with PS5 Slim! Finding my childhood joy again, but this time fighting game against my teen boy! LOL
My wife says that gaming is for kids I told her that I was that Atari ,NES kid The reason is that we never left We grew up together and we will never leave
Im so thankful for the switch. Im 34 and can only game here and there. So its much easier to play while on the toilet for 20 min then sitting infront of a tv. I can shut it off real quick and pick it back up whenever i can. After i play with the kids outside or having to get work done. Right now im on monster hunter and let me tell you its perfect to play a quick match then shutting it off to do whatever then being able to pick it back up before bed for a couple hours.
Loved the video! Very interesting points, especially playing more than 1 game at a time. I couldn't imagine playing only P5, Elden Ring or Witcher 3 in one go. Also I hope you reach your goals as a content creator, I very much enjoyed your personality!
Im not yet in my 30s but i do have some disabilities that prevent me from gaming as much as I want. I'm quite glad we're living in a time where people are thinking more and more about accessibility when designing games. I hope you enjoy Mana Khemia! I love the game a lot. I never got to finish the 2nd game (a rare find) because my PS2 gave up on me. If you enjoy it, you might enjoy the Atelier Iris series as well!
Been playing games for 30 years. I can’t help but compare games to how they use to be back then. I feel the way games are created now is way different. For example, it is coming for games today to be released as unfinished. But a game that actually give me hope are games like Octopath Traveler series. Glad you are still enjoying games
It's not the age, it's the amount of obligations and kids you have. I'm 44 and if it weren't for my two kids, I would game like I did on my 20s.
Handheld gaming has come in clutch for me. I have to fit sessions in when I can and over short time periods and on break at work.
My SO plays her Vita religiously. She's a doctor in sports medicine and she says that playing something and keeping up with new releases and trends helps her immeasurably at work since she mostly sees collegiate athletes. I'm basically a househusband so even though I am home more often I'm doing all the maintenance and hold a job that is split between months of WFH and long distance travel. We still only find about 8-10 hours to game together.
Yeah, for sure. In my case, my full-time job and personal responsibilities take up a lot of my time as an adult so I have to squeeze in gaming time whenever I can.
I have so much more time to game when I'm on vacation.
Teach them how to cook and drive, you’ll never have to worry again 👍
Nailed it. Lower 40s, opportunity to retire before 50 and I'm getting excited about the thought of how much more I can play while the kids are at school and the wife works. My backlog is waiting for me.
I am about to hit 50, still gaming hard!!!
Woo hoo! Go get it!
what games you like ?
@@melodiasrojas8428 rpgs, sports, shootem ups, platformers, open world.
@@mikestern3396now I'm curious what RPG you're playing or most recently enjoyed. I just got to Valkyria Chronicles for the first time and loving it
Me too!
Don't ever let your childhood die. If it dies, you will lose a piece of you along with. You can game at any age. You decide how you want to enjoy your time and your life. Look at how fast life flew by. Yesterday, you were an 8 year old being all giddy around christmas time to open that present and suddenly, you're sitting in your cubicle, or working the graveyard shift in your 40's or 50's wondering about the good ol' days and the modern day and the future that lies ahead. Go home, fire up that video game system and escape to a different world for an hour or two. Love it!!!
🙏and let your soul breathe...
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Some true . Amen 🙌
To be honest getting older I’m just happy buying games even if I have no time for most of them. 😂
The true Backlog Battle
I consider them retirement games at this point 🕺
That’s real!
Same ... all the youngsters talk about how theres no games and im sitting on like 10 years worth lmao
This is me with games and manga
42 yrs old and just beat my first souls-like game, Elden Ring. I never thought I was good enough to beat games like that. Now I feel like a whole new world of gaming has been unlocked.
Congratulations! Time to head to the Land of Shadow then!
Well done! I heard the new add on for Elden ring is extremely hard. Before that, you could try bloodborne. It’s also quite hard, but considered by many to be one of the best souls like.
Dark Souls Remastered, then Bloodborne, then Sekiro. If you want to experience the heart of the genre and it's most unique spin offs.
This comment is super wholesome.
42 here too, also never played souls type games, will try it!
40s. Kids. Busy medical career. Gaming is one of my wind down activities. Still really enjoy it. I have gotten away from hardcore sweaty gaming and much more prefer easier more relaxed difficulties. No Mans Sky, Starfield, V rising, and Rogue Trader are my go to.
My dad is in his 70s and still games. Diablo 4 and Ages of Empire are his jam. He is much more of a competitive max difficulty, hardcore than me.
Those games are definitely more chill that what your dad plays! Thanks for sharing!
tell me about, as I am getting older.... i don't prefer challenge in games... i prefer the story/exploration... so generally i paly games on easy difficulty... and i find it great....
My friend is a neurosurgeon and he games even more than i do
Soul like games will make you feel young again.
We have the same life phase haha. I’m in medical profession and have 2 beautiful kids. Before marriage i will platinumed games (meaning collect all the trophies) and will always put my difficulty to hard. U feel a sense of satisfaction once u platinumed a game and complete games in hard mode. However, since i have kids and busy working, i cannot spend my whole free time gaming, i don’t have the leisure time to repeating back levels or boss fights as u will die alot if playing in hard difficulty. Instead i continue gaming but in easy/medium difficulty and do them with my 2 kids together 😊
I’m 52 - mobile software engineer with little free time trying to split it between gaming and my other, cycling hobby. I’ve been gaming since the 8bit micros era.
In summary, I’d say I noticed the following:
- I focus on fewer games which offer an artistic experience, not just great gameplay. Hence, developers like ATLUS is what I’m after these days.
- I no longer pay any attention to anyone who considers gaming as something “unusual” for someone of my age. Not caring for such negativity is one of the benefits that comes with age.
Great video and channel - greetings from Greece!
thank you.
for god's sake.
I have given up on most people figuring out that number of birthdays has any real bearing on, or any true causal relationship with , much of anything - least of all personal interests and art appreciation(games...).
I'm 58.
my coordination and intellect are top notch.
These things IMPROVE with time IF they are properly maintained.
Good grief.
1984 baby here. Turning 40 this year and still gaming hard! It's been my refuge from the many stresses in modern life.
@forceofnature99 Same!
I hear ya 😎🎮
💯 same!
September 84 here. See you on the other side soon! Happy birthday fellow 84ers
same month and I hardly game as I would love to@@yoitsmegabe
I'm 56 and still a hardcore gamer. My kids are grown, on their own and are gamers too. I have more time to play than I did in my 20's and 30's and the money to have every console, a gaming computer and buy any game I want. It's glorious!
I'm 50 and play regularly....my first console was the NES ...I have PC racing wheel n seat, PS3, PS4, original Xbox, and Switch..not hard ore , just casual player.... After a hard day or week of work, video games is relaxing....
@@buckhaa1502 yes it is!! My first console was the Atari. My dad loved gadgets and technology. He played as much as me and my sister did... 😀
I turned 45 in February and gaming for me has come nearly full circle. I've been divorced for 13 years, my two oldest kids are grown, and my youngest that I raised as a single dad is 15 now and she turned out to be a gamer (and my third straight A's student). So I've been back to gaming like I did as a teenager, nights and weekends are mine to do whatever I want.
I'm 54. I grew up with a gamer dad. He was in the computer field. The family would go to work with him. They would play Adventure (Colossal cave).
We had a pinball machine and a tempest machine at home.
Naturally we had an Atari, and later on the Atari 5200. I couldn't help but to be a gamer.
I exercise in VR. Beat Saber can burn a thousand calories in an hour!
I collect video game consoles and games. I think I'm over 30 consoles now. I love to play retro.
I do have a switch and an Xbox and I use them quite frequently. I love Rocket League! I also like games like Need for Speed, Life is Strange series, Mario Golf, and just about everything else. My sister and I are about to start Stray (The second time for me first time for her). We play long distance over Xbox.
I feel really privileged to have seen this industry grow.
Im not into retro but i do like collecting childhood memories but you cant collect if you are poor. Ive also run into trouble because i have no space for everything plus my mom threw all my nes and games in the trash. Hard to collect when you have parents that hate gaming.
wow i had atari 5200 wish i would have held on to it
@@namelessfrce5842 Get another one. They're super cheap!
When it comes to gaming, age doesn’t matter, it’s actually better the older you get. It helps to keep your cognitive skills functional, myself included, I’m 53 and will die a gamer. I’ve been gaming since gaming started basically, why would I give up something I love?
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Exactly. That’s awesome to hear. My uncle is also in his 50s and he plays phone games whenever he gets a chance to relax. And works at a physically demanding grocery store. Please stay healthy, keep gaming, and even find more physical things to do as well. The more hobbies the better. My grandparents are in their 70-80s and basically just got bored and did nothing but watch TV resulting in them becoming bed-bound from things like muscle attrition or stroke.
Gaming has grown/evolved with us
See I understand those who have obligations to deal with, I don’t. My kids are all grown with kids of their own, no mate to bug me about gaming. I’m free to do whatever, I don’t hangout like that or do clubs. I like to game.
yes i agree on the cognitive skills i mop the floor sometimes playing cod
Playing since 6 and now 36 😂 not gonna stop it !!🎉
I turn 36 in 3 weeks, we're like the youngest ones in this comment section lol. I'm glad to see it though. A lot of my friends have dropped out of gaming for various reasons.. Kinda sucks as I liked the social aspect as much as the gaming itself.
i’ve seen people in their 40s 50s and 60s and even 70s with gaming channels that are doing extremely well and as long as you have a little personality and good at what you’re doing age doesn’t matter plus if you’ve been playing since the 80s, you can appreciate all the new games and graphics and systems that are coming out so keep going bro. I just started mine as well and I’m 40. 🙌🏾🔥
Great video. I'm nearly 41, married without kids. I can manage maybe 5 to 8 hours of gaming a week. I get up much earlier than my wife in the morning, so I hit the gym and then squeeze in about an hour of gaming (or another hobby like reading, sometimes both). Or I squeeze it in during evenings she works late. The trick as you get older is to not let it interfere with your real life responsibilities. And that goes for any hobby, not just gaming.
You are an inspiration
I try to game but im not interested most of that online crap they are releasing nowadays and the old good stuff are being turned into indies
Alex, I turn 40 later this year. I have never in my life had so much disposable income. So much less free time. I have my own "backlog battle." Love your stuff, keep it up.
Fellow 45yrs old here. Played the Witcher 3 at 2017 finished it at 2023, I don't care if I played at snail phase playing trying games in between. Keep on playing enjoy games at your time awesome
It took me about a year to finish it back when it was first released, so I applaud you for finishing such an incredible game!
I’m turning 40 this year and I still love gaming! Regardless of judgements who don’t understand, it excites me and I love the escapism.
I'm almost 50, divorced (not because of games) and my kids are adults. That means I've got time for games. Not as many or as often when I was younger, but time enough.
As someone who is about to enter their 40's in the next two weeks, you give me a lot of hope for my gaming future.
Happy Birthday 🎉 and welcome to the club
Im 27 and this video gave me so much excitement to know I can continue gaming the rest of my life 😊
Dude ..I retired at 62 and I decided I would reward myself after working very hard from age 16. I got back to things I love: reading, woodworking, listening to my vinyl collection,classic films and yes ..gaming.
I'm turning 50 this year, I've kept most of my games and consoles from my late teens onwards to current generation xbox , switch and playstation. Outside of work I have several hobbies like photography, toy and game collecting , playing and listening to music and watching TH-cam videos about these hobbies. When I find time for for games I'm mostly playing GTA 5 online with my nephew or solo retro arcade games when I just want to chill. The choices in newer games are amazing but they struggle to hold my attention once I have checked out the graphics and first level or two unlike the simpler older arcade games I played in my teens like Robocop, Golden Axe or Alien vs Predator arcade, these keep me coming back for more.
I think the scope of how you play games has to change when you get older. It’s no longer about 100%ing something. If I can get the credits to roll then that’s a huge achievement at this point.
I also think the completionist mindset is just not the way most players should approach games. Sure, if that’s your bag and the way you enjoy games and don’t mind playing fewer titles as a tradeoff then by all means, go for it. But most people aren’t gonna have the time to complete every single game and if they start to expect themselves to, they will quickly tire themselves out and find gaming to become a chore rather than a hobby. It’s important to remember that gaming should be fun and if you’re not having fun, take a break. Your games aren’t going anywhere.
i play for the stories and having fun not having everything at 100 percent
This is the way, just follow the story. Sometimes i wish for a load screen recap of recent events after many days since saving the game.
Yup. Nowadays I just reject side quest if I feel like it’s a hassle.
I will never stop gaming, I’m only 28 but my passion for it hasn’t withered yet, still going strong. What really helps is not sticking to one genre, play all kinds of different types of games and you’ll never get bored.
42 here. Greater responsibility has definitely eaten away the time I used to have for this beloved hobby. Still gaming strong and still getting excited for new upcoming releases
I am 42 years old. And love t9 game. Thankfully my wife is always good with that. Love from Türkiye.
Hello! Glad you found me! Thank you for sharing!
Gamer/streamer here. I'm 69. Health issues have sidelined me from being active outside the home since 2016. I started streaming in 2020 thanks to a good friend and fellow streamer. I've been playing games since 1980 in some capacity. I game to give me something to do and to socialize. You're never too old to enjoy gaming!
Really like your down to Earth attitude. I started in the late 80s on a Commodore 64. Im 46 now and still love gaming as a past time along with mountain bike riding.
Keep doing what you love, bruddah! I'm 48, been gaming since arcades were in every mall and bowling alley. What's funny is in my later years, I've been gaming in VR more--playing games while also working out! It's a blast and highly recommend checking it out if you haven't yet.
I'm 50, was never really a "hardcore" gamer, but been playing video game consoles since Atari 2600, and NES...still to this day I still play video games regularly....I have PC racing sim seat and wheel, OG Xbox, PS3, PS4, Switch... It is relaxing to me ..
Great video! I'm only 31 but it's nice to get some perspective. I do plan to game for the rest of my life. I've been playing since 4 years old and never stopped. I made decisions in life (and got lucky in some areas) that support my hobby. I am happily married and have a full time job that allows me to work from home and buy all the gaming toys I want. But the big thing I think is not having kids. I never wanted kids because I heavily value my own time. I'm content being the cool uncle. Like you said, the interactive element of video games is why they're different from tv and movies. Also glad to see you like the Fromsoft games! I really enjoy all of those too
I am 52, gaming since 1978, I still love gaming, but find it harder each year to settle down and play a game, no shortage of hardware or games.
My dad was 56 when he passed, but he gamed until his last days. However, he had very specific interests, so he didn't have a huge backlog. He played Kingdom Come: Deliverance for two years.
@@drewtheunspoken3988KKD is definitely one of those games, that can be enjoyed for countless hours, my theory with gaming, I'm pretty sure as we grow older, gaming will be exercise for the brain and keep a person mentally sharper in older age.
Yeah, I’m retired but I find my attention span has decreased a lot. Something has to be really engaging to sit and play for 2 hours. In my case I have a lot of aches and pains and have a hard time sitting still for long periods of time but despite that I still have trouble focusing as well.
@@R.Williamsdo you ever feel like if a game doesn't get you hooked within an hour or so you abandon it? I've been doing this and feeling a lot of guilt of not finishing what I started even if the game is fine, just not super compelling.
@@PVS-2024maybe that comes from been much younger, where you only had a few games, so each game was played for every last drop of entertainment... It is almost like wasting food.
For me, the big change as I age is energy levels. Once it hits the evening I really can't be arsed with something stressful like survival horror (which I used to love). That's where cozy little JRPG's come in handy 😅
I love this video.
I am almost 55 and am an avid Fortnite, Call of Duty and Cyberpunk player. I have an Xbox Series s and x (in separate rooms) and a PlayStation 5 which I stream from. I’m only fairly new to streaming but have been affiliated for 2 years and recently finally hit my 200 follower mark! Gaming is an important part of my life as I use it as an escape, a relaxation thing and a source of community as I play with my friends online. I live in a country town in NSW in Australia and am away from my friends. It’s weird too because being my age with my interests makes me not really a very good friend for people of my same demographic, so most of my friends are younger than me, and live in the city which is 4 hours away.
I work full time in addition to streaming so it’s rough to maintain any sort of regularity. I also have a movie review blog, paint miniatures and run a discord… phew! I am lucky because my daughter is in her late 20s so I don’t have any family obligations except for those to my wife, who can fend for herself if need be… and actually usually prefers me not to be under her feet!!
Anyway, thanks for the video: I’ve become an immediate fan!
Turning 52 this year and still gaming like in my early 20's.I skip lot's of sleep to finish my games ;-) but i still love the magic of playing games.
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I've been gaming since I was 5 and I'm in my 40's now. Why would I stop? We're gamers for life, bro ✊
Mate, I'm 54, served 30 years in the military. Gamed all my life and I'm still loving it big time. Why - spatial headphones, atmosphere. Wow the atmosphere gaming companies are producing are out there. My wife, 58, sits with me now when I game since she seen my play TLOU. I'm a Gamer forever.
This is one of my favorite videos I've watched in awhile. Your gaming journey is so relatable. I'm 34 and discovering strategy RPGs and Resident Evil 4 remake shook up my gaming fatigue and I've been squeezing in gaming time all over the place. Having a pregnant wife, full time job, building a business, and training for a marathon ya gotta be strategic with your time but it's all possible in one day.
Steam deck has helped a ton! 😅
Steam Deck's amazing! I need to get a bigger SDHC card for it!
I’m 39 and my favorite games are FromSOFTWARE, I’m currently platinum stellar blade and I cannot wait for the Elden Ring dlc
Heck yes, fellow Tarnished!
Stopped gaming at 18 because I thought I was old. The lockdown brought me back to gaming at my late 20s and I realized what a toxic mindset that was.
Thanks for this video. You touch on a lot of points that all the younger youtubers miss, because they go from no-lifing games to content creator without a life in between.
The "its my turn its your turn" approach to Elden Ring suddenly made so much sense to me. It's like synapses are now firing all over my brain. A game I nearly gave up on. I'm now, ready to try again.
Thank you
You’re welcome!
31 here and been gaming since I got ahold of my dad’s Genesis. I would say gaming now while having a wife, house and career the two biggest changes for me:
1. Competitive multiplayer feels like a young man’s/woman’s sport I just don’t have the time to get gud, which is why Hell Divers 2 = Breath of fresh air.
2. I really love Indies for their variety, fresh take, and brevity which lets me play all sorts of games these days without burnout.
I’m glad I found your video . I’m a home owner, father of 3 , married, full time worker and I still find the time to play even the most difficult games like Elden ring . It’s hard to keep up but I still find the time to play . I also play online games with my kids 😎. I’m 42 BTW !
Time Crisis is such a good series. My brother and I would get about $20 worth of quarters and beat the current Time Crisis game at the local arcade. The first one was only single player though.
Here in my 30s, I’m finding myself collecting an assortment of Switch games, of a bunch of my favorite genres. To tackle my backlog, I set my library to longest-shortest played; and play the least played games first. Eventually, the least played will turn into the most, and the cycle repeats. And the wide variety, helps keep things fresh, but still familiar.
40's? I'm past those years and I'm still gaming. Once and awhile I step back and say, Man those were the years..... for gaming. From the early 80's till now - 2024! As you get older, we can say that game is being added to my collection. Don't have to save for a time frame to acquire that specific game....lol
Finally a quality TH-camr who isolder than me.
Stay strong, and keep going forward Alex!!! I am 46 and I am enjoying gaming more than ever. Specially now, that I can afford to have all 3 major consoles, and a PC gaming rig. Life is short... so make sure to enjoy the things you like to do...
Holy smokes. I never knew we were so similarly aged. I am 48, and I still game my face off. I also take daily walks and uphold a regular calisthenic routine. Keeping my body fit and healthy has given me the stamina to remain doing all the fun things I enjoy! 💪 Love from Connecticut.
Lifelong gamer. 52 years old now and I felt like a kid when I recently started playing Elden Ring. I am about to try "dishonored" "dishonored 2" and then "Prey" for the first time. My son and I connected over games while he was growing up and I wouldn't trade those hours of talking together for anything!
I have been lucky enough to share this gaming passion with my daughter and we have tackled some games together. Obviously time is limited at this age but will usually play a story driven game that's our main game and another arcade or driving game as a lighter game that isn't as time consuming.
Am Swiss and 65 years old. I love gaming but usually solo. The reason for that is, that most younger gamers usually hurry too much for me. I don't have the fast reactions as the young guns have. I love to take my time. That is why i rarely play souls games. I play more ESO like games. Dragons Dogma, etc. bit slower games. I love the the fantasy and the graphics and just the fun. Where i really have trouble is with PC games because I'm not great with the keyboard mainly with the left hand, so I play on PS5.
June 1st '79 in the building baby! I will say being 45 now probably about 3 to 4 years ago my gaming habits did change as far as the type of games that I love even now but don't necessarily have the patience or the time to play I'm more of an old school arcade jump in for about 30 minutes and then jump back out type of gamer now and if I do play an open world game or a role-playing game it probably takes me about 4 to 6 months to finish because I'm taking my time and I'm playing a bunch of arcade games in between so I can't say my habits and what I tolerate have changed in the last 3 to 4 years but I still have a passion for those same games even if I don't play them immediately
Turning 45 also this year, and still love gaming. I grew up playing on the NES and Game Boy and so on. But it is since 2022 I start really playing games and complete at least the story, before I try or move on to another game. And it is much more fun doing it this way. I enjoy a game more than I did in the past.
I still remember when I was a kid, video games were just 'games' because they were fun. But as I've gotten older, I realized I've begun looking at the nuances of each game. It's like you're dissecting each game bit by bit, and when you discover something new, it's like wow. I think that wow factor is what keeps me playing games even now. - I'm also joining the 40s club soon. 😆
I definitely am in the same camp! I marvel at what's new and changed in games and am almost always constantly in awe of what they're able to do now!
I'm 50, and gaming with my kids is a blast. We actually spend more time on the Genesis, Sega CD, Saturn, Dreamcast and PS2 than we do on the 9th Gen consoles.
In my 40s and will game as long as I can but the family takes precedence BUT I am looking forward to retirement as my backlog is looong…love rpgs and action games with great stories so gaming is a part of my life…it just comes in ebbs and flows
About to turn 50, still going strong!
I’m nearly 53 and still love gaming! I own a PS5, Series X and Switch and love them all. I think what keeps me coming back nowadays is that games are so immersive now, especially with today’s graphics compared to when I started gaming some 40 years ago! Still lots to look forward to as well, Switch 2 and GTA 6 both next year, Elder Scrolls 6 and Witcher 4 further down the line. I’ll probably still be gaming into my 60s or even 70s 😂
This was genuinely super insightful, the tips you shared are helpful and I will be implementing them! Especially when it comes to playing varied games simultaneously and seeking elements of your favorite genre in other genres
Just turned 40 and my backlog is ridiculous. Getting organized has helped me a lot---especially in the age of digital collections (stopped collecting around PS3 era), because it's hard to keep track of what's on your shelf and what's in your Steam library (or whatever). That said, portable devices have changed the game. The Steam Deck and those Chinese Android/Linux handhelds have made churning through the backlog so much easier.
I’m enjoying gaming just as much as ever at the age of 42. I have noticed a lot of my peers that are gaming are caught in the nostalgia bug and I get it sometimes, but I mainly look forward to what’s new. I hope to one day make my own games, I been working away at it slowly.
I'm 54 and I probably play more video games (and watch more anime) than I ever have in my life. But over the past 10 years or so I've steadily made more money and I have fewer commitments outside of work, so I just do the things i like to do in my free time. It is funny how many people still view playing video games as a watse of time, but talk about binging a netflix show. Like that is time better spent just staring at a TV.
I just turned 38 a few days ago and I’m definitely gonna game till I’m a fragile old fart 👵🏼. It sucks when my friends or family members stop gaming cuz then I have no one to play with. I have social anxiety so gaming with randos is not something I’m comfortable with yet especially if voice chat is needed. I’m very vocal when gaming and I make noises when I die in game 😅 so I get put off knowing it’s annoying to many and so I just stay on mute or chose to play alone for now. Gamer for life though! 🤓
At 43 years old, I've been gaming since the release of the NES. Now, I'm happily gaming with my 6-year-old son. He loves Nintendo games. In my alone time after I put the kids to sleep, I have about 4 hours every night to play my PS5. I can easily say that I'll be gaming until the day I die. 😁
40 here. gaming is my escape from stressful life. haha. gamer since 1984
I am 42 with 1 two-years old kind. I finally have the financial stability to buy whatever videogame or hardware I want. The fun starts now 🤩
You have a perfect voice for TH-cam. I’m in my mid 30’s and only rally got into video games in the last 4 years. Covid and lockdown really had me bored and i had a switch just sitting in my tv stand. Now also have a PlayStation and play way more than my husband, who i originally bought the PS5 for. So as someone who started paying late in life i feel like im missing a lot of knowledge about gaming itself however im enjoying the journey to learn. I think as long as you’re having fun and you can still get through the levels/areas or what have you, then why should age matter/
It’s funny cuz I have been asking myself the same question for a while! But man! I’m 47 and a mom on top of that. If that’s not enough I’m disabled since 2009 my spine is messed up can’t walk well without assistance, I’m also a crafter I love making all kinds of crafts and diy, now into photography and nature and natural medicine and making lotions specially for my pain and been able to share it (sell it) with whoever needs relief from pain. Gaming it’s been in my life since Atari I just love it. You said something very so true. Keep doing the things that u love because who else will…? I’m just going to subscribe I think I’m going to enjoy your channel 😊
"Make time for the things you love". This is the best universal advice for any passion/hobby. I have a problem, I have too many hobbies(learning to play a music instrument, composing digital music, playing videogames, aquascaping, learning about neural networks). I obviously can't pursue all of my passions they're just too many. I'm in my early 40s with a toddler so that means leven ess free time and more work, it is surprising how destructive and messy toddlers are; they inhale order and exhale chaos.
I already let go the aquascaping hobby. I'm currently jus learning about neural networks and occasionally playing mobile games which are OK to catch that itch. For some reason learning about neural networks and AI is giving me dopamine hits and might help my career so I'm not giving that up but the rest of my hobbies are dead to me. It sucks having to sacrifice hobbies that made a huge part of my personality for decades. Adulting sucks balls
Thank you for letting us know! It's been one of my worries
I turn 45 next month. I’m very comfortable with the concept of “I won’t try everything” and that’s ok. I know what kind of games I really love and just take my time and slowly digest my JRPGs an hour at a time after everyone has gone to bed
I am exactly your age profile and still actively playing as well, totally agreed with your points on the trial series...it really burn me out
Great video. I’m 55 and still gaming despite disabilities. If anything, my tastes have broadened, and while perhaps my memory and my aim have weakened, my feel for movement and flow have improved., such that I’m overall a stronger player. I think the earliest gamers have a lot of perspective that’s underutilized in many of today’s major releases.
Thank you for sharing, and I'm really happy that your tastes have broadened! It's something that I wish to impart in the new generation.
For me, games are just as valid an art form as movies and books. I see no reason why age should be a factor. I'm 33, married, have a 3 year old daughter and work full time. I don't get much time for gaming but man I love those 20 to 30 minutes those evenings when I get to settle down with a game.
Aside from having less time, the only really difference I noticed is that I'm far more open to using Easy mode in some games now. My primary reason for playing is for the stories and gameplay is becoming less important as my free time reduces.
Personally, I plan on gaming until the end. It's an interactive form of entertainment that directly engages my brain instead of having me just sit there staring at the screen. I love it
Aa you say, I've been finding new experiences that keep me hooked like the old days. Btw I love the name of your channel, it reminds me that it is neverending
Turning 30 next month, this video makes me feel better time overall. It's a scary thing but also something we can embrace and find tips to make the most out of.
48 here and still gaming ! We watched this industry from its conception.. I remember playing the pong system at my uncles lol.
42 here… I find most games don’t “hook” me as much anymore. But it hasn’t stopped completely. I’ll still get this great feeling now and then starting a game, where I feel almost giddy, and I just know: “I’ll be playing this game for hundreds of hours.” Examples from the last few years include Breath of the Wild, Stardew Valley (500+ hours!!), Days Gone, Firewatch, and DOOM 1, 2, and 64 (better late than never).
I have been gaming for 53 years!
I started gaming when gaming girls did not exist. I was 11 years old, and had to literally keep my arcade and game playing hidden. Girls were girls and girls were NOT allowed to ask for consoles, or games, or in some instances risked even being kicked out of an arcade. I am now 64 years old.
I have NEVER stopped gaming. I have 2 kids and am married. I always made sure that I was there for my family, I always made sure I was available and went outside, to work, on trips, living a full life, but I continued to always be a gamer. If you read a book, that is not different than my spending time on gaming. If you are off on your internet, I would be gaming. I still have my original Xbox hooked up because I do replay games like Max Payne. I have only my PS4 still hooked up, and took down my PS3 ages ago. I had to unplug my Xbox One because I needed the port for my Xbox Series X but its backward compatible anyway.
RPG stories were more exciting back in the day. They were so original. They may not always have had the best graphics but nowadays, there is so much emphasis on the graphics being beautiful the stories themselves are forgotten or redundant, and the lack of imagination making grinding just *yawn* or frustrating. For example the breakdown in the brilliance of the original Assassin's Creed games to what they are today.
This isn't a thing that is difficult. It is simply who you are - or not. The problem is there is a lot of prejudice, sexism and ageism around older gamers and that has been a challenge and a completely different discussion historically!!!
Really appreciate your expressed opinions and experiences in this video. Spot on with attitude and approach to games. You are also right about sometimes trying out a new genre, or returning to one you had lost connection to. Thank you!!!!
Kids born in the late 70's, 80's and early 90's were borne witness to the boom of gaming during this time - it was exciting. There were definitely ups and down but this fad arguably began around then and anyone who grew up gaming and if gaming had a huge impact on your childhood, you'll most likely game for life (like me lol)
There's nothing wrong with that, I'm 57, and yet I'm still into gaming ...and I'm not planning on stopping.
I’m 50 and I still game a lot. I’m married with a wife that’s understanding and no kids, that helps! Though I don’t have the quick reflexes like I did in my younger years I have a lot more discipline. I recently got platinum trophies in EldenRing, Sekiro, Bloodbourne, Lies of P, and Stellar Blade. Something I could never do when I was younger, if I got stuck back then I’d would move on to the next game.
44 here. I have 3 kids, a professional career. I try to squeeze at least 1 hour in every night, but not consistent. If I didn’t have all these responsibilities I would game more. Because my time is limited, games that require a lot of time just aren’t fulfilling so I don’t play those games. I love WoW, Witcher 3, but I now play Overwatch, CS, Valorant because I can just pick up and drop it. But I was highly ranked in WoW Arena and End game raid, a few seasons even rank 1… but as much love I have for those games I just can’t play it anymore :(
I appreciate the suggestion of playing multiple games. When I was younger, I'd focus solely on one game until I beat it and then move on. But now days, trying to do that just creates a sense of obligation and rushing so that I can get to the next game, which ruins the experience for me and often leads me to not want to play games in general.
TH-cam is such an amazing platform. You would never hear about people like 'Backlog Battle' in the real world. Do what makes you happy! He said it best, people binge watch TV and see nothing wrong with it, but look at gamers like they are the scum of the world, its so funny to me honestly. Super inspiring to hear your youtube comeback story, it really does show people that sometimes things don't happen when you want it to but when the time is right.
I hope you have left very very long remainder of your life to enjoy every second of gaming & life in general, thats great 👍🏻
1st Console was Sega and PS1 in my teen years, absent gaming and now 41 years old back with PS5 Slim! Finding my childhood joy again, but this time fighting game against my teen boy! LOL
My wife says that gaming is for kids
I told her that I was that Atari ,NES kid
The reason is that
we never left
We grew up together
and we will never leave
Well into my 50's here and still gaming. My generation created this ;) You're welcome.
New viewer here, shout out from Guam! 🇬🇺 You give off such a great vibe. I appreciate this insight
Awesome! Thank you so much!
I’m 1 year away from 40, bought so many games and played so many games I left in the back burner for the last 8 years, busy with work kids and life
I have just turned 56 and am 4 hours into Unicorn Overlord. Been gaming hard since 1968...
Im so thankful for the switch. Im 34 and can only game here and there. So its much easier to play while on the toilet for 20 min then sitting infront of a tv. I can shut it off real quick and pick it back up whenever i can. After i play with the kids outside or having to get work done. Right now im on monster hunter and let me tell you its perfect to play a quick match then shutting it off to do whatever then being able to pick it back up before bed for a couple hours.
Loved the video! Very interesting points, especially playing more than 1 game at a time. I couldn't imagine playing only P5, Elden Ring or Witcher 3 in one go. Also I hope you reach your goals as a content creator, I very much enjoyed your personality!
Thank you so much! Here's hoping it doesn't take me long to get to 100k!
Im not yet in my 30s but i do have some disabilities that prevent me from gaming as much as I want. I'm quite glad we're living in a time where people are thinking more and more about accessibility when designing games.
I hope you enjoy Mana Khemia! I love the game a lot. I never got to finish the 2nd game (a rare find) because my PS2 gave up on me. If you enjoy it, you might enjoy the Atelier Iris series as well!
Congrats!
I am 51 and still gaming. Been playing games since I was 15! I don’t care what anyone else thinks or says. I am past caring😂😮😊
Been playing games for 30 years. I can’t help but compare games to how they use to be back then. I feel the way games are created now is way different. For example, it is coming for games today to be released as unfinished. But a game that actually give me hope are games like Octopath Traveler series.
Glad you are still enjoying games