Is there such thing as a gamer age limit?

[A random person]

No, games don't become boring after a certain age. True, some games are probably worse when you play them after a few years, but being older doesn't just make them less enjoyable.

 

[Srkkl]

Probably when you find you have more important things in life.

 

[kFox]

think of it in another direction... 7 year olders should not be playing Counter Strike, therefore, 15yo before they can play violent games... Or whatever the country's age rating system says

 

[Phlaren1]

There is no Videogame age limit. I know 60 year-old people who enjoy games, in moderation though. I guess when you have nothing better to do you can play games, if you want to of course. What I'm getting at is as long as you still have time for them and still enjoy them, then there is no age limit.

 

[ffanxii4ever]

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/44735/oldest_gamer_in_the_world/

no, i don't think there is an age limit

 

[LewsTherin]

As long as you've fingers to hit the buttons, go for it.

 

[Pickel Surprise]

If you can still manage work, real-life relationships, etc... then why not? If you're in your 40s and you do nothing but play games, that's not exactly what most would consider healthy living. Of course, someone who's in their teens who does nothing but play games isn't much better, but you have a bit more leeway with that sort of thing when you're younger.

 

[Avedis]

As a 56 year old retired engineer, I've been working with computers and playing computer games since the early 70's. Back then there were no personal computers, just mainframes where you had to use TTY terminals, paper tape and IBM cards. Simple games like Star Trek and others like it were pretty exciting back then because of their novelty and it has been interesting to watch the metamorphosis of computer gaming over the decades.

I have sons in college now and lots of other things to keep me busy but I always make time for gaming. No, I don't play WOW, The Sims or Freecell. I'm a FPS guy all the way. There are a lot more older people out there playing computer games then you think. I agree with the other people here who say there is no age limit for gamers.

I've belonged to several gaming clans with older players and we have been quite successful in various leagues and ladders. I have participated with an UT2K4 Onslaught clan that won $2000 by taking first place in a GGL tournament a few years ago. We also took first place in a XTGL tournament and won six video cards. We entered an UT3 Warfare tournament sponsored by GameSpot and took second place, winning $400. I moved on to a COD4 clan after that and we did quite well in the CAL and TWL gaming leagues.

I'll keep playing computer games for the rest of my life as I enjoy them and I believe the mental exercise they provide keeps my mind sharp and my hand-to-eye coordination tuned.

 

[x434343]

There won't be an age limit.

Tell me this: Is there an age where music, books, or movies become too childish?

I thought so.