What It's Like Gaming In My 40s! | Backlog Battle

Turning 45 was a milestone for me, so I wanted to talk about what it's like playing video games in my 40s! And let me tell you - it's actually a lot of fun, despite the responsibilities!
0:00 - Intro
2:25 - Why do you still game and do you think you will continue to play games the older you get?
4:20 - How do you make time for gaming?
7:17 - Do you prefer playing older games on original hardware?
9:17 - What do you do when you're having gaming fatigue?
11:31 - How did the state of gaming differ from how it was when you were younger?
14:22 - Have your skills and reflexes changed over the years?
19:35 - How do you keep your attention span on one game at a time?
22:30 - How often do you complete games now?
24:11 - How do you curate your game choices?
26:46 - How have your opinions and tastes changed over the years?
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[@fastica]

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.

[@JamesBantz]

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.

[@PVS-2024]

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.

[@WolfPhoenix0]

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.

[@azureknight729]

Teach them how to cook and drive, you’ll never have to worry again 👍

[@damcrac]

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.

[@mikestern3396]

I am about to hit 50, still gaming hard!!!

[@BacklogBattle]

Woo hoo! Go get it!

[@melodiasrojas8428]

what games you like ?

[@mikestern3396]

@@melodiasrojas8428 rpgs, sports, shootem ups, platformers, open world.

[@mekverseedits]

@@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

[@ForceofNature99]

1984 baby here. Turning 40 this year and still gaming hard! It's been my refuge from the many stresses in modern life.

[@32BitMoto]

@forceofnature99 Same!

[@griso107]

I hear ya 😎🎮

[@thaiboypsp3000]

To be honest getting older I’m just happy buying games even if I have no time for most of them. 😂

[@BacklogBattle]

The true Backlog Battle

[@ThatGBAGamer]

I consider them retirement games at this point 🕺

[@aserr5660]

That’s real!

[@rcash3625]

Same ... all the youngsters talk about how theres no games and im sitting on like 10 years worth lmao

[@pauls2066]

This is me with games and manga

[@security9999]

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.

[@BacklogBattle]

Those games are definitely more chill that what your dad plays! Thanks for sharing!

[@zahidrehman528]

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....

[@ShenBinhao]

Playing since 6 and now 36 😂 not gonna stop it !!🎉

[@cookeecutkk]

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!

[@mt_baldwin]

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.

[@maximusroyalstar9084]

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.

[@scotts1912]

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.

[@jumaanecabrera8091]

You are an inspiration

[@ThorHanks]

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.

[@BacklogBattle]

Congratulations! Time to head to the Land of Shadow then!

[@FruitlessRoaster]

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.

[@jeffreytawney2286]

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.

[@seethransom]

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.

[@JoeNayDoh]

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.

[@On-The-Way78]

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.

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

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.

[@Runjinrun2]

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.

[@handsoaphandsoap]

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.

[@melodiasrojas8428]

i play for the stories and having fun not having everything at 100 percent

[@mikfhan]

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.

[@bhill005]

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

[@JBrandonMercer123]

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.

[@TheLaughingSimonX-2]

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 😅

[@mikestern3396]

About to turn 50, still going strong!

[@mrbigtime81]

I am 42 years old. And love t9 game. Thankfully my wife is always good with that. Love from Türkiye.

[@BacklogBattle]

Hello! Glad you found me! Thank you for sharing!

[@Wanderersea]

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!!!

[@rex1097]

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

[@paulwilson1555]

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.

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

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.

[@paulwilson1555]

​@@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.

[@R.Williams]

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.

[@PVS-2024]

​@@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.

[@paulwilson1555]

​@@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.

[@Watchamocalit]

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

[@danielcaetano5251]

Love the channel name. I am fighting with my backlog everyday. I am 39 and gaming as much as I can. The modern open world huge games are hard to finish these days though.

[@moominsean]

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.

[@walkingthroughworlds]

Im 54. I have been gaming ever since the 70s and I will ALWAYS be a gamer. The only thing I've noticed is that my reaction time might be slightly slower, but I did platinum Elden Ring so there you go.

[@killbill71]

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 😂

[@luckan9968]

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!

[@BacklogBattle]

Thank you so much! Here's hoping it doesn't take me long to get to 100k!

[@femtrooper]

Fantastic video, Alex! Really enjoyed listening about your journey! Video games are definitely a life thing for me like many other forms of media I enjoy. :)

[@rickybobbysdriver555]

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.

[@sdvsflds2407]

The market is also insane, added to the before commented conditions like time vs income, work + family. After Covid19 a ton of projects were launched and these late years after you can bearly focus on a single title while such amazing new limied edition gems are poping to the market, its like one eye on your own, another to play and a third eye opening to the watch to hunt those new releases or even back them. Therefore the roll of you guys utube gaming guiders have got a lot in my heart. Keep it up man. I am open to all variables, but you are right about accessibility, making it challenging and energy-time consuming. I do have my selection of games thinking in my childrens gaming legacy. Keep it up, thanks for asking and sharing your experiwnces.

[@Cyber277CDPR]

Never stop gaming brother !! Some awesome picks there dude

[@peternguyen3288]

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.

[@kevinbowers3499]

I Still ENJOY MY (FIGHTERS & SPORTS ON MY PS5 & I'M IN MY EARLY 50's & STILL ENJOY THE ENERGY OF NEW DLC OR ANY NEW TITLES OR HEARING ABOUT A NEW RELEASE LIKE{PHANTOM BLADE ZERO ECT. GAMING CAN B WHAT U MAKE IT ..😌🤔🤔😏😎!!KEEP ON GAMING DUDE..!!

[@victorjaimesdiaz4966]

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...

[@type2red]

Great topic! I turn 43 this month and often think about this alot.

[@kezmenflowers8691]

I'm 35 and I'm gaming at a good balance now that I'm less focused on the world and more focused on what I want to do and what makes me enjoy life. When I was in my late 20s around 27-29 I couldn't game due to being highly depressed but now that I'm in a much more better environment and don't care too much about the world so much anymore I truthfully enjoy gaming just like I did when I was a teenager.

[@msg360]

I'm 38 , and can relate to this video 100% , I subscribed on this video alone

[@davecastic]

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. 😆

[@BacklogBattle]

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!

[@lkanety]

im 35 years young and i love gaming. not gonna stop :) :)

[@ernestoarteche4529]

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

[@GameFreak4Ever]

I like that you mentioned on how to avoid game fatigue. Simply don't play the same genre. I have noticed if I do that it does wear me down. I've switched from RPG's to platformer to racing to fighting titles. Shorter titles also gives me a much more rewarding experience. Longer tittles ends up being months to completion.

[@mekverseedits]

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! 😅

[@BacklogBattle]

Steam Deck's amazing! I need to get a bigger SDHC card for it!

[@cletokings4302]

I’m 39 and my favorite games are FromSOFTWARE, I’m currently platinum stellar blade and I cannot wait for the Elden Ring dlc

[@BacklogBattle]

Heck yes, fellow Tarnished!

[@SimRaceCentralItalia]

I'm turning 45 too this year. Still gaming hard as ever :D

[@1981AdamGs]

I'm 42. I have been gaming since the NES. I owned almost every console. I've also always built my on PCs since the mid 90s. In 2020 it was the first time I was just not interested in buying an XBox or Playstation. I had the money, so I built the best gaming PC money could buy last year. 7950x3d, 4090, 64gb RAM and a 34" ultrawide OLED. Sadly, I haven't gotten to play it as much as I wanted. My kids graduated and headed to college. Now I have to have triple bypass surgery on Friday. It sucks getting old. But I'll make time as soon as I can. It's a great way for me to connect with my 3 adult sons.

[@TheLastLineLive]

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.

[@azureknight729]

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.

[@BlaqPole]

Happy Birthday Alex!!🎉

[@DadAndGamer]

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 🤩

[@32BitMoto]

The PlayStation portal has really become a great device for me with my daughter. While I can’t fully immerse myself while playing and watching her, it’s still enjoyable.

[@skandashiva1805]

Thanks for the video

[@nickash3334]

Happy Be-lated Birthday! Thanks for sharing!

[@BacklogBattle]

Thanks for watching!

[@kidd0218]

Just watched the bit where you mentioned the Trails game. I'm here, 35, about to be father and currently trying to get through the Trails series! Started with Zero, stopped playing Cold Steel so I can start the Sky series. I just finished the Second Chapter of the Sky series and just taking a little break before I start the Third chapter.

[@adamdemass3880]

Keep at it brother!

[@mattlawson8516]

I’m 47 and still love gaming. Definitely catch more flak on my choice of past time but to me it’s better than watching tv or reading a book. Like you said, we are active players in the story being portrayed. Pretty cool if you ask me.

[@BacklogBattle]

I'm unapologetic when it comes to my favorite hobby. If people have a problem with it, I always remind them that I have a successful KZbin channel because of my love for video games!

[@SALT-cp4eu]

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.

[@potatoeOnRooftop]

Im 34 currently on time off from work to play the elden ring dlc an expansion to probably my favorite game of all time. Yup still feeling the magic ;) cheers!

[@She-wolf3636]

Hades is the first game of that genre that really clicked with me. Now I'm more open to them.

[@TheKennyboy92]

First time watching your channel really enjoyed it. As I get older I do the same in terms of having a few games on my rotation. I like having maybe one or two big games and then an indie game as well.

[@BacklogBattle]

It's the best way to play without burning yourself out!

[@jesuscolonmusic]

Bro i respect you for making this video. I admire you putting yourself out there for other people. Subscribing. :)

[@BacklogBattle]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much!

[@nibelungvalestiii]

Inspiring! Although I think we have similarities of priorities and thoughts. As I am almost hit my 40’s soon, still, gaming is one of my few hobbies that never can stop. This is because since elementary school, I struggled my marks to get my first console (from my parents), and it continued in every console release until reached the age when I can buy my own consoles (start from PS3). Hence, a lot of things coming up in life and there was rise and fall cycles in my gaming world, but the thing I found fascinating is the consistency. It is OK to enjoy gaming even though only half hours a day. Actually I enjoy a sense of progressing. Now I am in the level where I need to be selective with a game selection, be honest, I am playing FF7 Rebirth right now, it takes month but I am in 80% to go to platinum. I am happy people find reason how they put efforts to remain consistent, even keep the consistency with changes in world of gaming.

[@BacklogBattle]

I think realizing that people can change and have the power to make things better for themselves versus wanting to change something external is the most important part of growing up. I'm hoping that this video helped some of the younger folk realize that.

[@astoldb]

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!

[@TylerAkers88]

I like to stay in shape. Lately i have been really deliberate about getting my cardio in. I have an exercise bike that i like to do at least 30 min a day on. Ill play my steam deck and switch while I do this or even move it in front of my TV if im feeling like doing something on that. You gotta get creative to make the time as you get older!

[@jonncockrell3606]

Im 63. Been playing since Pong! Now trying to beat Elden Ring. Quite a ride!

[@jw6579]

I agree 100% on playing multiple games at the same time. I used to just power through one at a time and would get tired by the end. For the last year or so I've been switching between 2-4 games at any one time and I'm enjoying them more now.

[@KirkMillerShow]

you're an inspiration i hope i can enjoy games at your age too

[@Cheesieplays_]

Sitting and having a conversation is what this felt like, i'm now 30 but man it was good to here a different perspective & Acknowledging burnout and everything else.

[@BacklogBattle]

At one point, I felt like I was talking to a bunch of nephews and nieces while making this video! I don't have any, but I say this is practice haha

[@Cheesieplays_]

@@BacklogBattle Man you killed it was just nice to listen and hear ya out, appreciate the response as well. Keep on Gaming!

[@MissildineOnline]

33, full time streamer, and NEVER have time to play games for myself 😢 BUT dang - getting older is still the best ❤

[@BacklogBattle]

I solved that problem by abandoning streaming and becoming a KZbinr lol

[@MissildineOnline]

@@BacklogBattle well alright you've convinced me! 😅

[@macker33]

I've just turned 54, been there pretty much from the start. Things are so much better now, its really interesting the seeing the journey video games and technology have been on. As for gaming at my age? its just a diversion same as any other diversion.

[@swede7581]

Happy birth day in a later way i guess! I myself missed out w gaming when i was in my 20-45 and just started gaming when i was 45-46 again so many years of great games i missed n finaly started to game now.

[@4d827]

I'm in my late 30s and I'm still gaming a lot, the video game franchises such as eiyuden, Witcher, GTA, super robot wars, Gundam, hunting, etc, but I love RPG type the most and the reason I am still playing video games is because I don't wanna miss out any of those classic franchise to say the least, on the other hand, no matter how old I get, I'll still love playing video games.

[@ALittleSnowFairySaga]

Thanks for this! Yeah, it’s harder to find time to do gaming things.

[@TT-fe7jw]

I’m 47 from East Asia. So I’ve been playing from the beginning of video game in Japan. Married but doesn’t have children. I still buy and play games and can see myself keep buying and playing game until the day I die just because I’ve been playing game my whole life and just to keep myself updated for the game industry. But I don’t feel the magic of video games no more.

[@linkcullum9961]

At the near age of 50 I have often awaken to a game over screen or a character runing in a corner of a room. It has a lot to do with work hours, family life, social obligations such as ministry. I know people who don't play games ever but miss movies, never finish books, and fall asleep on their favorite sports teams. It's just adulting in general.

[@robertoj.maldonado8402]

My mom introduced me to video games in the 2000s I remember sitting on floor watching her play Wind Waker on the GameCube for hours she even had the strategy guide. She was in her 40s back then.

[@Joker_Oracle]

@BacklogBattle Love ya, man! I discovered the deliciousness of Persona 5 at 43yo and that of From Software's just weeks ago, and have migrated from western games to JRPGs since then. As for other Japanese games I always loved, they are Resident Evil, MGS and others, though they feel western-like Today, 47yo, and I still will be playing Atlus, Falcom, Sq.Enix and others for life! 😊

[@sirbradfordofhousejones]

I game more now in my 40s because I now no longer have the guilt barriers. I don’t need to be an athlete, a student, etc. my free time can be spent the way I want it to be spent. And I game with my kids!

[@DaddyGamerDiaries]

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

[@PengWinDood]

I still can't wrap my head around playing multiple (single player) games at the same time. Feels kinda overwhelming.

[@jasonsmith530]

Gaming in my 40s is great as I was around for the first Nintendo console the NES!

[@theradiantdadmaster5463]

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

[@december8679]

At 37, with a wife, 5y/o son, and a career, I don't have the free time to game like I used to. I used to spend hours playing Legend of Legaia, FF Tactics, Front Mission 3, ncaa football, and I loved it. I just had to adjust my priorities as my life changed. It can be done.

[@Mikupigeon]

I am in my late 40s, I have been gaming since I was like 5 or 6 and I don't think I will ever stop gaming until I die. It's just that now I am more picky about which game I choose to play because I have other hobbies as well. Currently I am playing ER DLC.

[@MySplatterhouse]

I just turned 50 and Vanquish for the PS3 is one of my all time favorites. 👍🏿👍🏿

[@thetruth44444]

I'm turning 40 years old next month and I love gaming, I actually lost interest in many games but I still play many games, when I lose interest in all games I will stop.

[@bfgtech48]

I've been gaming since my first computer, the ZX Spectrum. I am now 62, and im still at it.

[@dresden2049]

Handling fatigue and backlogs is hard, but I agree with you! Last year I kept a written log of all the games i beat, and would not start another game until I finished what I was on. No matter what. I looked at the list at the end, had finished 63 games, and had truly enjoyed less than ten. And I think it was mostly cuz I forced myself to keep playing even if I either wasn’t enjoying it or wanted to play something else more so I would rush through and not take the time to enjoy. This year I am just bouncing around and playing what I want at a given time and I am dropping things I don’t enjoy. It has been so much better!

[@snglmlt]

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.

[@BacklogBattle]

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.

[@Wondermooses]

I think this was a very nice video! Im 45 and trying to play as much as I can with in the little time I have. But most of the time I find myself watching Videos about the games rather than playing them... But I try 😊

[@Evolved-]

Alex, I'm 53 and I love your content!

[@headcase7676]

Wow, i randomly came across this video. I turned 41 a couple of weeks ago, and to top it off my birthday falls on June 1st too 👀 I wish my wife played more games with me, she does like overcooked though! Finished Chained Echos last night and starting Octopath Traveler 2 in a couple od days.

[@jespermaintz8993]

Just turned 50, and beat Mesmer yesterday.

[@byronrodriguez6820]

In my late 50s been playing since the Spectrum and Commodore days. I now play more than I did in my 30s and 40s due to career and responsibilities, and now in a position where I have lots more free time, lots more disposable income, and it’s still great fun. Downside of age is reaction time and reflexes, however I can still hold my own in multiplayer lobbies due to just playing more intelligently, and yeah decades of experience is much better in my opinion. You can’t beat experience, so use it to your advantage. As for single player games I find I have a higher completion rate of games compared to even 10 yrs ago. Also all the games I’ve bought and consoles I’ve bought, I still own so it’s become a very huge collection that has value, so yeah there is now an investment angle.

[@costa2766]

I’m 43 and it’s been a joy building up my game collection I sold when I was younger . Jrpgs , cozy games and everything Nintendo - been collecting back my GameCube collection -. My lifestyle thankfully allows me to have regular game time and my partner is all for it so win win

[@tinahoefs1455]

Happy Birthday🎉 I'll be 49 on the 20th and have no intention to ever stop playing games. I love the atelier/mana khemia games I wish they'd make more mana khemia spinoffs.

[@IndubitablyRetro]

I don’t care what anyone says, being in your 40’s rocks lol. I’ve figured out how to take care of my priorities while still finding time to game. Sleep mode and handhelds have really helped a lot with that as well.