I mean.. 'core videogames' has been around since the 70s. Why aren't they all gamers by now?

They 'waste' their time watching many of the 'shallow' shows on tv, so why don't they just enjoy some core digital interactive entertainment. It's much more interesting. It requires some effort (just like reading a good book), but it's worth it in the end. Why are so many of them sceptical and provoked by the concept of playing some quality core videogames? :/

my dad was born in the 40's.he plays ps3.xbox360,ds,psp,ipod touch,and pc games.

Cool, but he is the exception to the rule.

A lot of people in their 40's do. You just don't realize it. I am in my 30's and plenty of my "older" friends play them.

It could be because most core games are targeted at teenagers.

Maybe they just want to relax.

they are probably on MMOs like WoW .. I know  a few of them on FFXI.. If it wasn't for NXE party chat during linkshell activities on there I would never had known

This is actually a very good answer. LOL

Mind you there is one person in their 90's that love mario kart Wii. one person I read about, I'm sure there are plenty of other people in their 90's play the wii.

Priority and/or interest I guess. But I do know a lot of adults (30's and 40's) who play games, especially online!

Lol, suddenly getting the mental image of a CoD 4 bout between residents in a retirement home!
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