MightySquirrel
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True. I jumped into a cart a few weeks ago and felt like I teleported straight back into my kid days. It can be very different thing from one person to other.
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We're getting old, guys. Do video games keep us young at heart?
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CapnAmaricrunch
Banned
37, yes.
Bonfires Down
Member
I don't know about that. This forum gives off a lot of old man shouting at clouds energy at times.
teezzy
Banned
You mustve gone fully grey by now then.
People were complaining about a lack of creativity in the AAA side of the industry even during the Xbox 360 days, and likely even before that. That was two gens ago.
Personally, I'm still having tons of fun, but I don't pay as much attention as I used to. Much prefer playing at my leisure
SirTerry-T
Member
Well yeah, when a lot of (I'm guessing) younger voices are complaining more about which games have the shiniest puddles or sharpest textures rather than those old fashioned things like gameplay mechanics, I reckon the cloud yelling at is pretty justified.
Personally I think it all went to pot after the death of the high score table
DaGwaphics
Member
When that age poll was up a ways back it seemed like most of the regulars here were around 40 or knocking on it.
It is what it is. It is funny how going back and playing a game you played 20 or 25 years before can take you back to that moment in a way.
It is what it is. It is funny how going back and playing a game you played 20 or 25 years before can take you back to that moment in a way.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
Its certainly not young. What would you propose calling it? Normal age?
steve_o_3000
Member
41 here. I play games every night with my kids to unwind. I don‘t think I’ll ever stop.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
I've played (and beat!) more games in the last 8 years than I imagine I've played in my entire life up to that point.
So more likely than not, playing games when I'm older will probably take me back to a time when I was middle aged.
So more likely than not, playing games when I'm older will probably take me back to a time when I was middle aged.
Beer Baelly
Al Pachinko, Konami President
Some games do bring back that feeling. I cant enjoy old shit like I used to tho.
Kuranghi
Member
Totally agree, I don't give a fuck about whether or not something is "for kids", thats just social pressure bullshit.
Smooth-face bragging: I turned 35 on the 9th of December just there and I got ID'd for alcohol in the pub I girl I was seeing (to) also asked to see my driver's licence because she didn't believe I was 35 and was worried she'd be carted away for doing the dirty with me
Smooth-face bragging: I turned 35 on the 9th of December just there and I got ID'd for alcohol in the pub
I girl I was seeing (to) also asked to see my driver's licence because she didn't believe I was 35 and was worried she'd be carted away for doing the dirty with me
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Kuranghi
Member
I first read this as you making up elaborate mind-games to bam up your kids at night to relax. Give the kids a break at least one night mate, jeez.
nickmoses05
Neo Member
You guys do know I am talking about all of you on the podcast tonight right? lol
steve_o_3000
Member
LOL. That’s only on the weekends. I’m strict, but fair!
Fugitive Sex
Member
I think your bigger problem is being bald at 30. Commiserations.
The ninja farmer
Member
Until they stop bringing out resident 4 on new systems. (And maybe gta V)
I guess I am in it for the long run
(been gaming since the wood finish VCS days
)
I guess I am in it for the long run
(been gaming since the wood finish VCS days
)
KingGhidorah
Banned
you guys bunch of 30-40 yrs old kiddies .........smh
.........smh
BusierDonkey
Member
"Getting old" is for dweebs. Fuck that shit.
hybrid_birth
Gold Member
As a 40 year old virgin who lives in his mothers basement. Id do anything to keep young these days.
I had the best day yesterday that made my entire feeble existence. An actual girl said hi to me. First time thats happened in my life. I squealed with excitement. .
I had the best day yesterday that made my entire feeble existence. An actual girl said hi to me. First time thats happened in my life. I squealed with excitement. .
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Kuranghi
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BusierDonkey
Member
Simp.
spons
Gold Member
Interesting games are far and few between. Even most indie games are drivel these days. The current state of the industry makes me feel even older than I really am.
Seek help. And if you squeal with excitement because you get attention, you give too many shits. Fuck people.
hybrid_birth
Gold Member
I was joking. Seek a comedian and don't believe everything you read on the internet.
spons
Gold Member
You have an anime avatar so I was inclined to believe you were a virgin.
teezzy
Banned
To be fair, this is NeoGAF. I've seen worse here.
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hybrid_birth
Gold Member
So everyone that likes anime is a virgin? Shit. Nah I lost it when i was 18 and many times in the years since. I am 32.
Don't judge a forum dweller by their forum pic.
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TrebleShot
Member
He’s a virgin 100%
Unfortunately most people frown upon playing video games. I'm in my late 20s and I don't expect many people in my profession to play video games..
I've got a family now (wife, son) - so I only play 3-4 hours a week on average. However I enjoy it and will continue to do so for many many years.
I wouldn't mind playing games when retired. Perhaps graphics will surpass real life.
I've got a family now (wife, son) - so I only play 3-4 hours a week on average. However I enjoy it and will continue to do so for many many years.
I wouldn't mind playing games when retired. Perhaps graphics will surpass real life.
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Decontamination Silo
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Zoomers don’t use forums.When that age poll was up a ways back it seemed like most of the regulars here were around 40 or knocking on it.
It is what it is. It is funny how going back and playing a game you played 20 or 25 years before can take you back to that moment in a way.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
I'll be Matrix VR gaming in the nursing home. Count on it.
Yes it keeps us young and engaged. Mid-forties here and I game with my wife, kids, friends IRL and online friends only. I've known some of them since they were teenagers and now have families of their own as well as invite them all to a weekend of paintball and BBQ annually. We get an eclectic mix of ages and people across 4 states too. I regularly play with some ladies in their 30s, guys in their 20s and a best mate in his 40s as well. It's not uncommon for me to have an Apex session with my son and a mate of his too (a couple of his mates request I join pretty often). Honestly with the internet and gaming/chat these days you're part of the same culture and zeitgeist. By comparison it's not something my parents (dad specifically) could have ever kept up with or been part of. It certainly keeps me young and it's great to have my son or daughter come to me to coop, beat a certain part of a game or get a chat sorted with their friends etc.
Gaming shits on TV and movies, way more interactive. I still prefer a day at the beach with family/friends though, eternal youth that one.
Yes it keeps us young and engaged. Mid-forties here and I game with my wife, kids, friends IRL and online friends only. I've known some of them since they were teenagers and now have families of their own as well as invite them all to a weekend of paintball and BBQ annually. We get an eclectic mix of ages and people across 4 states too. I regularly play with some ladies in their 30s, guys in their 20s and a best mate in his 40s as well. It's not uncommon for me to have an Apex session with my son and a mate of his too (a couple of his mates request I join pretty often). Honestly with the internet and gaming/chat these days you're part of the same culture and zeitgeist. By comparison it's not something my parents (dad specifically) could have ever kept up with or been part of. It certainly keeps me young and it's great to have my son or daughter come to me to coop, beat a certain part of a game or get a chat sorted with their friends etc.
Gaming shits on TV and movies, way more interactive. I still prefer a day at the beach with family/friends though, eternal youth that one.
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CityHunter1981
Member
Really, I wouldn't consider 31 to be old at all, I turn 40 this month. Sure I don't have so much time for games, as a father of 2 young children, but I sill love games.
But there is nothing strange about it, it's all about what you grew up with, it's not like you will loose interest in games one day. Its the same like with television, old people grew up with it and also don't loose interest. Therefore in 20 or 30 years, it will be even more common for very old people to play games.
But there is nothing strange about it, it's all about what you grew up with, it's not like you will loose interest in games one day. Its the same like with television, old people grew up with it and also don't loose interest. Therefore in 20 or 30 years, it will be even more common for very old people to play games.
teezzy
Banned
it's one of the better vices to have tbh
beats booze and weed for sure
good on ya, brother
Efren is G.O.A.T.
Member
Gaming will always be a part in my life. I have added other passions since I got hooked on gaming but I am always hyped about the upcoming games on my list. I'm 38
Fare thee well
Neophyte
I kind of feel the opposite (of how I used to feel) lately. I got Homeworld 3, Bannerlord 2, and Warhammer 3 to fill my RTS needs, Chorus to fill my space sim needs, Mechwarrior 5 to fulfill my mech needs, Ready or Not and Groundbranch to fill my classic Tom Clancy needs, Mordhau to fulfill my medieval needs, Kotor remake and SW Eclipse for the missing LucasArts needs, and so much more out now and soon to come. I feel like this smaller midtier game level is starting to survive amidst the Triple Ass that buried it. Now all I need is TES6 or an TES6 equivalent. The last 5 years of gaming were dogshit to me, but for my niche taste I'm super happy with what's happening.
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Wonko_C
Member
This. I'm 42 and people tell me all the time I look mid 20's. They ask me what's my secret: Never grow up.
mansoor1980
Gold Member
praise be to the video games for keeping me a child at heart
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
I went back to play Rush on N64 with a steering wheel and I couldn’t get over how much the graphics had aged. I’m definitely not trying to relive my childhood. I whole heartedly believe gaming has become so much greater even if we have these big AAA shenanigans.
I think this whole feeling old bit is lame. Yeah, we age, we get old, and what not. I know I have enjoyed more games in the last decade than I did when I was young. I think I was lucky to have played Mario, Goldeneye, Zelda, and Final Fantasy over the years. I even went to the coin op arcade and played all the Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat game(s). I do agree that modern day arcades aren’t what they use to be at all. They’re a shell of their former self.
I am in my mid 30’s and I have this odd feeling like guys my age feel like they always have to mention kids, teens, and young 20 somethings when they discuss video games. It’s lame. We have had many years of in depth discussions, discussions from the creators themselves, and many amazing moments playing video games. What’s with the ageism all of a sudden? I don’t want to sound like I’m having a knee jerk reaction, but it royally sucks. lol That’s the end of my rant.
I think this whole feeling old bit is lame. Yeah, we age, we get old, and what not. I know I have enjoyed more games in the last decade than I did when I was young. I think I was lucky to have played Mario, Goldeneye, Zelda, and Final Fantasy over the years. I even went to the coin op arcade and played all the Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat game(s). I do agree that modern day arcades aren’t what they use to be at all. They’re a shell of their former self.
I am in my mid 30’s and I have this odd feeling like guys my age feel like they always have to mention kids, teens, and young 20 somethings when they discuss video games. It’s lame. We have had many years of in depth discussions, discussions from the creators themselves, and many amazing moments playing video games. What’s with the ageism all of a sudden? I don’t want to sound like I’m having a knee jerk reaction, but it royally sucks. lol That’s the end of my rant.
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cartman414
Member
I'm 50 in a month's time.
The answer is yes.
In particular, the Switch has been great for reminding me why I love videogames. I don't know why it's that machine in particular that does it...maybe it just feels like a "pure" video game console compared to the Xboxs' and Playstations???? Though I can understand why Nintendo's barebones approach to everything people expect from modern gaming hardware and "ecosystem" would frustrate and entertain in equal measure.
Game ass games, that's why.
GeekyDad
Member
I'm 50, and I currently run my 3DS battery down once or twice a day playing FFT A2. Sometimes I'll throw in Chinatown Wars just to be ridiculous. Games are the one pastime I share with a co-worker. It makes him happy to discuss games with me, so I feel good knowing it makes him happy. Not sure games are shedding any years off of me, but I do still enjoy them like I did when I was a kid.
Mister Wolf
Member
No. Exercise and eating healthy keeps you vigorous = "young at heart".
uncleslappy
nethack is my favorite dark souls clone
I'll be 39 in a month. I've recently been struggling to find enjoyment in playing games. I play games pretty much every day, usually before bed, but lately I just cruise through the deals in the various e-stores and then just wind up playing RE4 over and over. I think I may need a break from gaming. I've seen tons of posts on this forum over the years of people going through the exact same thing, so I know I'm not alone, it's just weird finding a bit of an empty feeling in something that used to bring me such elation.
OldBoyGamer
Banned
has there ever been any research into whether games help with the aging process? I’ve always felt they might help to keep the mind active potentially staving off some of the more mental issues that older people can suffer from.
sertopico
Member
And sometimes it's also like "WTF was I listening/watching/playing at that time?!"
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