Gaming and (some) old people.

[lord_spaceman]

What is it about games/gaming that old people can't grasp ? Is it the fact that they never grew up with it or the fact that they don't understand it or the fact that they are just not interested.

Then I watch a video on the internet about The Gaming Granny and think...why isn't my granny like this ?

To some...they think it's a waste of time...

 

[LandyMan]

Some people even think pushing a button every 108 minutes without knowing the reason is insane ... wtf?!

 

[lord_spaceman]

Some people even think pushing a button every 108 minutes without knowing the reason is insane ... wtf?!

...unless you know the reason (Lost - 2x23 - Live Together, Die Alone)

 

[LandyMan]

Shurrup ... I don't want to hear anything (still need to watch last week's episode)

 

[JStrike]

I'm not that old and I cant for the life of me understand people who want to sit in front of their computers playing games instead of going out and having fun

 

[MrG]

...unless you know the reason (Lost - 2x23 - Live Together, Die Alone)

yeah, that was awesome

 

[LandyMan]

yeah, that was awesome

Shurrup already!
LA LLAA LA LA DI DA ... I am NOT listening to you!!

 

[Vio]

I'm not that old and I cant for the life of me understand people who want to sit in front of their computers playing games instead of going out and having fun

I have to agree choosing games over friends is retarded. People need to put down the bloody controler/mice etc and go visit friends and chat etc.

And no, lan "parties" don't count.

 

[Toxin]

I'm not that old and I cant for the life of me understand people who want to sit in front of their computers playing games instead of going out and having fun

No-one really understands.

Personally I love gaming on my pc. It's such a good stress relieve option. Honestly I've never met a gamer who has anger issues, except of course when they're losing a game.

I do make time for my social life. Every weekend I go out and have fun with my friends.

 

[DigitalSoldier]

Toxin there are lots of gamers with anger issues just look at the keyboard smashing

 

[LandyMan]

Toxin there are lots of gamers with anger issues just look at the keyboard smashing

Hell yeah, you should see the skew joysticks on my PS2 controllers

 

[Toxin]

That's why I said "except when they're playing".

Toxin there are lots of gamers with anger issues just look at the keyboard smashing

I know one guy that goes through headphones like they're a dime a dozen.

 

[LandyMan]

I know one guy that goes through headphones like they're a dime a dozen.

Because he buys cheap cr@p?

 

[nGAGEd55]

I'm not that old and I cant for the life of me understand people who want to sit in front of their computers playing games instead of going out and having fun

it's because we're special

 

[w1z4rd]

I was reading somewhere that the average age of the current buying gamer is 30+

 

[lord_spaceman]

To too many people, when you say games...they think of Pac-Man. Like my boss at work.

 

[mooK]

I was reading somewhere that the average age of the current buying gamer is 30+

That's probably 'cos the younger dudes are getting their games through alternative means.

 

[Toxin]

Because he buys cheap cr@p?

Just the opposite unfortunately..... for him that is.

 

[lilDeath]

yeah, that was awesome

I must concur... it is the ****!!

 

[doobiwan]

I think it's just a matter of human nature- As many gamers won't play SciFi or Fantasy, but they'll play sports games, many people just aren't entertained by playing computer games. (This is where I have a dig and blame their lack of imagination ) It's just a fact. I like squash, I don't like golf, I don't want to like golf, I don't want to ever like watching or playing golf.

The other factor is complexity, and I believe it also explains the 30+ demographic. We all grew up with fun, fast easy to learn games - pacman, space invaders, moving on to double dragon, golden Axe etc etc. One stick, 3 buttons, and blisters.

I compare that to says FIFA 2006 on the Xbox (guys at my office play) I can't get into it and will never be able to compete because:
1. I don't know intricate details of the teams and players
2. I don't have hours to spend configuring a team
3. I don't know half the buttons/don't have the finger muscle memory

That and the fact that no middleclass schoolkid can afford R400-500 a month for new PS2 games. They'll rent, borrow or pirate.

Thinking about it I'll also blame culture. I look at my folks and no-one their generation plays "games" of any sort,even board games. Once you hit 18-21 you stopped playing monopoly, go-fish and started playing poker. In the same way, they look down at video games as exactly that.