The Last Games You'd Play?

Rigor Morty asks: "I am an older man (44), an avid fan of video games, and I am faced with a problem; my hands are becoming arthritic as I get older. I fear I will soon have to completely give up the console games I have loved over the years. To that end, let me ask the Slashdot Nation — if you were going to give it up, what games would you insist on playing before you had to quit? I'm willing to make some effort to do this, and spend some cash; I will buy the new consoles if I need to, or try to find obscure titles."

Comments

What about the Wii?

[no reason to be here]

i know arthritis can be quite painful. is it such that you would be unable to grasp the Wiimote? if you can, well, you might have several more years of gaming in Nintendo's brave new world.

Re:Arthiritic? At 44?

[Colin Smith]

I couldn't take the stuff, myself... it gave me migraines after a few weeks.You don't happen to be allergic/intolerant to shellfish do you? Standard glucosamine is made out of shellfish shells. There are non-shellfish sources though which avoids the allergy. Also cod liver oil is good for heart problems, joints and it improves memory, reasoning ability.

Re:Dance Dance Revolution

[grammar fascist]

Way to recommend the 44 year old arthritic the two most activity-heavy game types, douchebag.

Actually, getting a lot of exercise is one of the best things you can do for arthritis.

I'm 30, I also have arthritis, and it's worst in my fingers. Good muscular support around my major joints is one thing that keeps me from feeling the effects there. I'll never be able to play golf, but if I keep in good shape I should be able to swim, bike, and run well into my 70s.