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The Aging Gamer

Posted by timothy on from the hey-look-at-that-big-hill dept.

An anonymous reader writes "There is a short article at the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle about the surprising statistic that a large potion of computer gamers are over 35. This actually makes sense, since many of them began gaming in the 70's. A short and semi-interesting read."

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  1. In another surprising study... by bravehamster · · Score: 5, Funny
    In another surprising study, the same thing was found to be true of Britney Spears fans.

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  2. and how many are single ... by pleclair · · Score: 5, Funny

    I would be more interested in seeing how many of these people are unmarried ... or divorced as a direct result of gaming

    1. Re:and how many are single ... by DoctorPepper · · Score: 5, Funny

      I'm currently 43 and on my second marriage. My first marriage ended in divorce, not because of gaming, but becuase of hacking. I would practically lock myself in the room with my computer and write code on the weekends. Boy was I stupid back then! Now I just don't lock the door :-)

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    2. Re:and how many are single ... by back_pages · · Score: 5, Funny

      My girlfriend always tells me that if my computer and she fell into the ocean, I'd save my computer first. I always tell her that's not true, because the computer would already be screwed by the salt water at that point and a total loss. Even though I'm telling her that I would save her first, she is still mad at me. Women! It's so difficult to understand their proprietary architecture!

  3. whew, I'm not the only one ... by Quino · · Score: 5, Funny

    I used to (somewhat apologetically) explain to people that I had spent last friday night playing GTA3 (I'm 28). I used to think I was a loser, but it's nice to know I'm part of a larger demographic! :) Then again, this doesn't necessarily mean I'm not a loser, just not the only one!

  4. Think of gamers beyond retirement.. by lute3 · · Score: 5, Funny
    Currently we have phones with small games in them.

    With the technology available when these 35-year-olds are 70, they'll be able to have fully immersive games embedded in their walkers.

  5. What about Consoles? by Anenga · · Score: 5, Funny

    What popular games were out on the PC platform in the 70's? Perhaps they're talking about Super Mario or Pacman?

    Does this same age group dominate the console market too? If so, then perhaps Nintendo and Playstation should change their target demographics. Stop selling games with "FREE Bike Decals!" and replace it with "FREE Car Insurance Estimate!"

  6. Large Potion of Computer Gamers by GoogolPlexPlex · · Score: 5, Funny

    When potion is consumed, 12 hit-dice of computer gamers are summoned in the area surrounding the consumer. Half of the summoned computer gamers will attack the enemies of the party of the consumer, half will form an opposing team and attack the other half (and the party itself). They will remain for 6 turns, until unsummoned, or until the supply of Mountain Dew runs out, whichever occurs first.

  7. Evolution of the gamer? by phorm · · Score: 5, Funny

    1. One moment mom, I just have to save my game!
    2. I'll be there soon honey, I'm almost done
    3. Damnit Martha where are my spectacles? I can't see the crosshairs and I'm 4 frags behind.

    If I can find a game that's not a repeat-concept when I'm 40 I'll be very happy - phorm

  8. Imagine the old folks home in a few years... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    People won't be complaining about the food, they'll be saying "This internet connection isn't any good"

    I remember when Quake 3 was all the rage.

  9. Wait'll the nurses... by mtec · · Score: 5, Funny

    in our old folks homes get a loada the way we can press that call button!

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  10. Re:Another interesting statistic.. by Jerf · · Score: 5, Funny

    The smallest fraction with integral dividend and divisor that produces .924 is 231/250. (3*7*11 / 5*5*5*2)

    Empirical observation suggests that your implicit claim that there are 19 (250-231) Slashdot editors that can spell is false, unless you can produce 19 such editors. (Difficult, since the entire universe of discourse is what, six people?)

    I suspect something has gone wonky with your math, and suggest you correct it posthaste. Alternatively, you can clarify what you mean by a fractional editor.

    For the humorless, :-)

  11. Quasi-interesting by danish · · Score: 5, Funny

    An open letter to the editors of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle:

    Your articles are only quasi-interesting. Semi-interesting. You're the margarine of interesting. You're the Slashdot of interesting -- only one calorie, not interesting enough!

    Thank you.

  12. WARNING: Argument sketch conjured by billd · · Score: 5, Funny
    Is this the right room for an argument?

    I told you once

    No you didn't

    Yes I did

    When

    Just now

    No you didn't.

    Look if I argure, I must take up a contrary positionI

    yes but that isn't just saying "no it isn't"

    yes it is

    no it isn't

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