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Gaming, is there an age for it?

Throughout the years there have been many activities that are believed to be part of a specific age group. Is this true? Or are these just opinions of people who have different ideas from each other?

Why must we limit ourselves to what we can or cannot do just because it should be an activity for a specific age group.

This brings us to the topic, the question of is there an age for gaming? The answer is a simple one. If the individual enjoys the activity and is not causing any problems to other people, or themselves, then then answer is to continue enjoying it.

Not only that, but some of the activities that supposedly are enjoyed by an older generation,  might have started when that generation was young, and as they grew older they brought that activity with them.

Continue doing the activity that brings a smile to your face, enjoyment and possible even a way to relax. Don’t let anyone say that gaming is for kids. Gaming is for everyone as long as it’s enjoyed by that person.

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Gaming at Your Forties, too Old?

Whenever someone mentions a gamer what is the first thing that crosses your mind? A young person who plays games all the time? Maybe on the computer, maybe on the console? But is gaming only for anyone who is in his twenties or younger? How about those same people who grew up playing games, are they supposed to quit once they reach a magic age? Can you be too old to game?

The answer is that it depends on the person, there is no age for gaming the same way that there is no age for watching movies. Games are form that entertainment. Both young and older people can like games and play them. The change can be more on what types of games older people like. Going back to movies, do we still like the same movies that we liked as children or have our likes and dislikes expanded? It is the same with games.

This is why as the kids who used to play games got older the industry took notice and started to make games that would be appealing to them. As the gamers became older the industry grew up with them. Many of these gamers in turn had children of their own and started playing together with them, becoming a family activity.

It is true that as we get older our reflexes change, and for example on a FPS game the older gamer might not be as fast as a younger one, but this does not mean that the games is less fun. Not only that but the older gamer has also experience that he can use to try to compensate for the reflexes of the younger one. Both young and old can have fun together and learn from each other.

In conclusion there is no age for gaming, it doesn’t matter if you are in your forties, thirties or maybe fifties. The important thing is that you have fun playing games. The time that you spend with games might be less as you become older and busy with other activities, but time is the key factor, not age. Continue playing games and never feel like you are too old to do it. Have fun, enjoy yourself.