71 year old woman here. I’ve played FFXI, WOW, Diablo 3 and now I’m enchanted with FFXIV. It’s a perfect pastime for women our age. Flights of fancy!

@sketchingfutures1235

2 жыл бұрын

You should try FF7R it's sooo good 🔥

@nancimcgonagle1859

2 жыл бұрын

@@sketchingfutures1235 thanks for the suggestion! I would love to broaden my options. I will definitely give it a look.

@ZsH85

2 жыл бұрын

my favorite final fantasy is tactics for the gameboy advance :D but its pretty different and not a technical marvel

@Kaotiqua

2 жыл бұрын

54, play WoW, ESO, GW2, Runescape, LotRO, SWTOR... and love me some Second Life. Pixels forever!

@hughneutron5303

2 жыл бұрын

we need more elderly men and women gaming. you can teach us youngsters to not get so mad and to keep our mouths clean :). seriously, the fact that you used the word enchanting made me smile

I greatly enjoyed your video, Britta!!! As an 86 year old gamer (I started gaming back in the 1990's) I love gaming still. If I'm not doing that I'm writing stories !!! lol

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

Hey Shirley, thanks for dropping by, I hope I'm still as sprightly as you in another 15 years! 😃

@ShirleyCurryTheOlderGamer

Жыл бұрын

@@Food4Dogs I'm sure you will be!! 😊👍

@heliandthetrees

Жыл бұрын

I'm taking notes for when I get older :) A mix of gaming and writing sounds so wonderful!

@Brad10

Жыл бұрын

I love your videos, Shirley!

@princessumaru4011

Жыл бұрын

Oh My gosh thisis so lovely to here!

This will be us in the "near" future. With the way gaming is now mainstream, it's funny to think that an entire generation of old gamers is gonna be the norm.

@dranox7197

Жыл бұрын

my favorite part of that being the norm is that there is gonna be a running joke of grandparents wiping the floor with their grandkids in video games.

@somefuckertookmynickname

Жыл бұрын

@@nachopig550 Hold on, 4D??

@noxcube6439

Жыл бұрын

lol thank you , and I hope so . This will keep us young and ambitious !

@supremechaosbeing2696

Жыл бұрын

minecraft music playing in the nursing homes grandpa just wiping the floor with someone else in melee fortnite players are still ostracized

@buckerupfpv2622

Жыл бұрын

@@dranox7197 omg this is comedy gold XD

"When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." -C.S Lewis You're never to old for anything childish, and doing childish things while being old or an adult makes you more mature than the people saying the opposite!

@cab47attacks

Жыл бұрын

"What's the point of being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes?" Doctor Who. I agree fully with you.

@susanna8612

5 ай бұрын

"if u dont become like children u cant enter to Kindom of Heaven" 😉 - Jesus Adulthood dont mean we should lose our imagination and desire to play and do fun things and that we should become boring people. We should always do what ever makes us happy and if its gaming for some people then its good.

@miguelbranquinho7235

3 ай бұрын

A wise bloke, that one.

I have just discovered this channel. I got into gaming back in 1985 with a SNES console and The Legend of Zelda. Now at 74 I have a games room with every console since then and a large collection of RPGs. It was really refreshing to hear the story of another senior gamer. Keep up the good work!

@mookiestewart3776

2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean NES?? I believe the SNES wasn’t out until 1990

@gonzo7758

2 жыл бұрын

@@Paul_Cx he asked a legitimate question and you're the one being unpleasant.

@xShortRangex

2 жыл бұрын

@@Paul_Cx While I think the projection of a "smug tone" is a little unnecessary, I do share the sentiment of the question being rather redundant. The correct knowledge was clearly gleaned from the gentleman's comment. Regardless, let's all try to be nice to each other. :) 👍

@Ninjajitsu562

2 жыл бұрын

youre probably sat on a mint

@RandoPassingBy

2 жыл бұрын

Duuuuuude!!!!!!! So glad to see a Legend of Zelda fan over here regardless of age! XD I am an 16 yo (kinda) new fan and I got into gaming when I was like, 3 or 4, and my first game was Zelda too!

"All I knew is that I could fly....on a dragon....INTO BATTLE...and that was just amazing!" Bless this woman forever.

@CompanionCube

Жыл бұрын

This is 70 minute video.. provide a timestamp.

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

@@CompanionCube I can only assume you have some severe vision problem. Extensive time stamps are right here. Look and ye shall find.

@MrThijsdc

Жыл бұрын

@@CompanionCube 45:50

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

@Tate Speaks I like to think of all women gamers as gaming goddesses. 🤗💖

@rouliettapouet9213

Жыл бұрын

@@Food4Dogs On that we agree

I hate people saying that they are "too old" for something or they grew up and it's not appropriate anymore. You enjoy your hobbies as long as you want / circumstances allow you. Great channel, much love.

@yellowblanka6058

Жыл бұрын

This. I hope channels like this work to dispel the stigma that video games are only for kids and teens. I’ve been gaming for over 30 years now, since I was a young child and don’t plan to stop anytime soon. Life is short, do what you enjoy and don’t worry so much about what others think of your hobby.

@IcingRose

Жыл бұрын

I will always be gaming no matter what! I'm in my 40's and my first gaming is when Nintendo first came out, then PlayStation etc.

@JoeyBK_86

Жыл бұрын

@@IcingRose same here!!! ✊🏽✊🏽 im 36 and still love it

@swaggedup6934

Жыл бұрын

@@carl8527 how rude! 😤

@IceKoldKilla

Жыл бұрын

They've been brainwashed. Not completely their fault. Society tries to keep people in line and old people being passionate and excited about something new isn't quite what is expected. But fuck that. Do what you love and wanna do. Explore! We only have a limited time on this earth. Don't waste it listening to others and following all the rules. Respect one another, be kind, share, love, all that but also have some curiosity. Feed into that curiosity.

I'm 74 and started playing WOW the year after release. I realized that admitting my age had my fellow raiders thinking they had to explain things twice to me. But in the 20-man raids, I played the go-to shadow priest, and became the chief strategist for the guild raids. I've got end-game characters in virtually every MMORPG, although I have taken on the persona of my 40yo son so I can avoid the celebrity status of being in m golden years.

@humorbegone

Жыл бұрын

right on man. that's awesome. WoW is so fun

@suzettekath9860

Жыл бұрын

You play EQ2?

@MJ-zc1ln

Жыл бұрын

Very cool

@anolbe

Жыл бұрын

That's so great to hear. I just love WOW, and are playing classic today.

@Bonbon-C

Жыл бұрын

Awesomeness!

Real gamers will never attack a person for their gaming. You have a very rare and unique perspective on gaming and im very happy i could listen to the whole story. Thank YOU for making this video :)

@Atlas92936

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@idontthink

2 жыл бұрын

"Real gamers" can be nice or nasty too. I understand what you mean, tho.

@shinjid3705

2 жыл бұрын

@@idontthink because they are fanboys so they are easily offended when u say something bad about what they like. Just like starwars hardcore fans.

@Aster_Risk

2 жыл бұрын

At least the kind of gamers worth knowing won't judge.

@frankmarano1118

2 жыл бұрын

@@idontthink The ones that are nasty little brats I wouldnt consider "real" haha. & I'm not talking about people critical of games, I'm critical of games. I mean the people who harassed a sweet old lady who actually shares a love for gaming. Thats so rare any true gamer would be excited someone in that age group could love games like that, not attack them. Real gamers would encourage them, because they know how much they love it themselves. Those people weren't gamers, they were trolls who couldn't care less if they tried

I am an elder techie too! 10 years ago I lost my big brother at just 59 years old. I had taken time from work to care for him and a week before he passed I was fired from that job. I lost my brother, my job, my car... And nearly lost myself. My grandson was into Minecraft and I learned that I could get an Xbox and play with him online - so I decided to give it a try. We spent hours playing and having a blast building magnificent castles and roller coaster mine carts... With headsets so we could talk to each other. At one point I was playing with my grandson and 4 or 5 other 6-8 year olds when he said "grandma that's awesome!" And one of the other boys said "That's not a grandma! Grandmas don't play Xbox!" Lol it was a good laugh. My grandson is now 16 and driving... He's not into gaming much anymore... But I've continued and settled on Fallout 4 - a single player game with battles against ghouls and super mutants. My health has declined in the past years as I've aged. Now I appreciate the fact that I can jump, run, battle bad guys and win! It's great emotional therapy. I'm glad to "meet" another older gamer! May you defeat evil and be victorious in all your endeavors!

@wetsocks7619

2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful story

@panjimartiandaru3081

2 жыл бұрын

That bring little tears on my eyes, what a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing the story.

@TheSageSpartan

2 жыл бұрын

Bless you and thanks for sharing your story

@ZsH85

2 жыл бұрын

i guess every people is different but still find it strange that he is 16 and out from gaming.. i love gaming now when im 35, almost as much as i loved when i was 10. its different of course the magic has faded in many ways and i see it different too ( more and more with a developer eye and less with a consumer's ) but i still love gaming very much. anyway i hope you can multiplay with him again sometime soon!

@tonyg5162

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am 53 and a gamer for life!

We must protect this woman at all costs

@Superiorlumbago9260

11 ай бұрын

Drink your potions, prepare your spells

@Human_01

10 ай бұрын

​@@Superiorlumbago9260 🧙‍♂️✨

@Human_01

10 ай бұрын

Aye-aye! 🙋‍♂️🥖✨

@serpserpserp

5 ай бұрын

I agree. A treasure.

@lucashen9686

5 ай бұрын

If I could wish for one person to live forever

This lady over here bringing the "anime girls cured my depression" meme to life. Absolutely love it. I used to sit and watch my grandpa play classic NES, SNES and N64 games back in the 90s!

@Human_01

10 ай бұрын

Legend. 😭🤧 **Sniffles**

This might seem unusual, but young people now have grown up with video games. In the future, I'm sure there will be a large audience of 60+ gamers. Pretty crazy to think about, but nothing can stop us from getting older. I would imagine we'll take our interests with us as well.

@ripley2995

Жыл бұрын

Wow, cool to consider. I wonder if the kids will slowly stop playing video games, and it’ll become a thing for old people 🤯

@typoriver3651

Жыл бұрын

I sincerely believe that in 30 ish years, one of the biggest forms of entertaining in retirement communities will be gaming. Perfect for moderately disabled old folks. Doesn't take up much room. Can be a community activity with onlookers heckling the player. Or can be with multi-player games

@unifyedunicorn8876

Жыл бұрын

@@ripley2995 Well, I kind of doubt it. I think they will have new technologies/games that they play. Maybe full body VR will be the norm for future generations, or maybe something crazier...

@Anon00113

Жыл бұрын

My dad and mom are already old they been playing video games since the 90s and they’re the reason all my sisters and I play too

@Amfibios

Жыл бұрын

Damn right we will!

I am a 70 year old man and I bought my grandchild a Nintendo for when he comes ,I decided to learn how to play with it so I don’t look like a fool when he comes and since that day I became a gamer and started playing every day and other games and after that I got other consoles and other games and I really enjoy gaming and being able to keep up with my grandson is the best feeling

@toysruskid5074

Жыл бұрын

I started gaming with my grandpa on the atari. Moved on to the NES and the SNES and he even got his first Gameboy color before he died. Your grandkid will remember gaming with you forever.

@Law-_

Жыл бұрын

I never had a grandpa, at least who wasn't abusive so reading this made me tear up. It's so sweet, and your grandson is so lucky to play video games with you it must be so fun :D If you got recommendations or favorite games, I would love to hear it

@MrSkeazy

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't help but have a laugh at the comment. My friend, you will do fine with your grandchild. In fact I believe you will exceed expectations.

@averagechadlegionary5824

Жыл бұрын

You: Hmm.. Might as well try this doohickey out. *2 hours later* You: Oh my God this is so fun!

@senseiwu1489

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

57 woman here. Thank you for speaking about this. Many games played, Dark Souls series my all time favorite. I’m brand new to Wow, playing all the classes solo is fun. I started with resident evil Veronica X. My first console game. I too suffer with depression. I am surrounded by family who all think video gaming is bad, I’m being lazy and so on. My two grown sons play. Lucky for them they have a mom who doesn’t criticize. Thank you again for this video, your advice, you’re an incredible woman ❤

@PyromancerRift

Жыл бұрын

You started with resident evil ? hahahaha

@LeBronyaJames

Жыл бұрын

Your sons have the best mom ever. A parent’s children, even when they’re adults, will always smile knowing their parents share and support their interests

@jazeenharal6013

Жыл бұрын

Ohhh, the fact that you like the Souls series immediately endears me to you. I hope you've played their latest hit, Elden Ring.

@dmitrijsmironovs7513

Жыл бұрын

youre awesome, dont listen to what other people say. Its not lazy, youd be surprised how much of mental gymnastics playing games can be. I bet your sons are so grateful.

@sportify4849

Жыл бұрын

Awesome RE Code Veronica.

As a young man I cannot understand why anyone would leave a negative comment, you see, I'm happy that it is possible for elderly to start playing games because it seems so rare to me that I thought it was impossible and non-existent. Very nice video.

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

“You don’t stop playing games because you get old, you get old because you stop playing games.” Games are for everyone, and I for one am happy to have you in our community!

@dichterdichter3593

2 жыл бұрын

This quote is from Doyle Brunson, a very funny, skilled and polite pokerplayer, that can count 89 candles on his next birthdaycake.

@sauronbaggins1833

2 жыл бұрын

@@dichterdichter3593 This is actually from George Bernard Shaw

@dichterdichter3593

2 жыл бұрын

@@sauronbaggins1833 ok, then Doyle Brunson has occupied it. It thought it was his, because he said it way more, than one time.

@sauronbaggins1833

2 жыл бұрын

@@dichterdichter3593 Is a terrific phrase. I don’t blame him.

Gaming is for everyone. It doesn't matter your ethnicity, gender, age, etc. I have some disabilities and there are even accessibility options in games nowadays. Just have fun and enjoy yourself! Take care!

@mirmir9368

2 жыл бұрын

I bet in the future, a lot of elderly will be playing electronic games.

@alexisea8874

2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a genius you are to know that 🤣

@t.castro4493

2 жыл бұрын

@@mirmir9368 Absolutely! My mother is 64 and while she mostly plays casual games, she did enjoy Mario back in the 80s-90s.

@mirmir9368

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexisea8874 Those future elderly would be us. 😎

@mirmir9368

2 жыл бұрын

@@t.castro4493 Nice to hear it.

Love hearing your story! I’m a 61 yr old gamer girl myself. I’ve been an avid gamer since my grandpa bought me the first Atari console and a 12 inch b/w tv for Christmas the year it launched in 1977. I was hooked the very first moment I turned it on and have played near daily since. My kids grew up playing and we spent most nights playing games together as a family. My son and I still play together online and spend lots of time messaging each other about games. I’ve also gotten all 5 of my grandchildren into gaming. I bought them all tvs and PS4s for their bedrooms and I pay for their ps plus memberships as well as new games for Christmas and birthdays. They are jelous their Grammy and uncle have PS5s now and are hinting hard they need an upgrade for Christmas. Guess I better get started buying those soon lol. I love gaming and I’m very thankful for the closeness it has brought to our family. It has given us a commonality we might not otherwise have had. All 3 generations of our family play and talk together online near daily because of gaming and I wouldn’t change a thing 🙂

@42_cc87

Жыл бұрын

Amazing💪🏾

@itsbrendoni3444

Жыл бұрын

This brings a tear to my eyes

@bambi.nisseni

Жыл бұрын

I kinda choked up reading this because it's so amazing that there's a Grammy like you out there. You should recommend Ghost of Tsushima to your grandkids and I guarantee your grandkids will love it.

25 year old here and I can’t explain to you how much this means. My grandmother and I always played 1989 Mario Brothers together and I can’t explain how much I treasure those memories now that she has passed. Video games were meant for everyone it’s been that way since the Atari was released. It’s going to continue to be for everyone long after I am gone. 🥰

As a psychotherapist of 20+ years, I sincerely appreciate you speaking to the need to normalize the challenges of mental health, and how seeking therapy was beneficial to you. Thank you for sharing.

@Existential_Robot

2 жыл бұрын

​@@eweigold I value their opinion more than yours. And they said less "Know-it-all" nonsense than you did. It's a little funny, tbh.

@michaelsenko3177

2 жыл бұрын

@@eweigold It's a shame to see that you feel the need to start an argument in this post. I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling and haven't received the help you need, so you feel the desire to put others down. Good luck and take care.

@kounurasaka5590

2 жыл бұрын

I mean this with all sincerity, I always told myself I was someone who would never need mental health services. However, near the start of the pandemic, my mother and father both caught Covid (back in the scary days pre-vaccine; they are both healthy and vaccined now!), starting a new (and demanding) job, and buying a house, I very nearly had a psychotic break. I wasn't sleeping and for the first time in my life, was experiencing crippling anxiety. So, I found myself seeking counseling. Without a doubt, it literally made me able to deal with all the insanity in my life. Just having someone who wasn't family (and for the record, I had a very strong and robust support system with my family) tell me that: Yeah, there are all kinds of insane things happening in your life and that it is perfectly normal for you to feel stressed to the max; here are some coping strategies that can help. And they did. Counseling is beyond useful, even if you consider yourself a strong, resilient person.

@A7OldRscplayer

2 жыл бұрын

@@eweigold Sounds like you need therapy. Lmao

@Food4Dogs

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Can't believe anyone is giving this lovely human hate, goddamn we need more people like you in gaming!

@thepowerplayer7720

Жыл бұрын

There's not such a thing like age for gaming.

@GameWithTonyYT

Жыл бұрын

Well a lot of human beings are actually horid, angry and mean creatures that are miserable and wish bad to almost everyone :)

@ansionnachbeagrioga5260

Жыл бұрын

@@thepowerplayer7720 I feel like some older people might be intimidated by the thought of taking up a passtime that used to be viewed as a kids hobby, and then potentially being bad at it. But games are such a diverse artform now and we all had a point in life when we were noobs at gaming. I remember back when I got the first Nintendo in 1989 or 1990, and I thoughts the demo on the main menu was me playing the game, lol. I was only 6 or 7 though. As a grown man I was intimidated the first time I went online. I thought all these kids would kick my ass. But as it turns out, they rarely did. I was usually far better than them.

@hungrymogwai7342

Жыл бұрын

Right!

@damsen978

Жыл бұрын

@@ansionnachbeagrioga5260 Not that it matters who plays better than others... there are so many people with such a superiority complex ego that they find satisfaction when playing better than others because that's the only excitement they get on their life. And that's just sad.

I got my mother into playing games finally when she was in her late 60's. There were a good few years where she was having a blast playing Rimworld, Mount And Blade Warband, Stardew Valley and others. Unfortunately she had a severe stroke that left her with essentially a learning disability that makes it difficult for her to learn how to play any new games. Now she can only play Animal Crossing and Pokemon. A lot of elderly people think they're too old to learn to play video games, or that they're for children. Neither is true.

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear about that stroke, they can be so devastating. But a small consolation - even just playing AC and Pokemon is surely a good thing. Two excellent games that will continue to give her pleasure.

I’m 39 years old and still gaming since 80s I don’t get people who are against video games but spend more time in the front of the screen on things like tv, Netflix , Facebook or TikTok etc 🤦🏻‍♂️

@merdicmagic6171

Жыл бұрын

For real

@vikinggamer7727

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorta both, but watch tv, videos more then playing them, i just get burned out after i play for atleast 2 hours.

@kawaiikitty4569

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Video games had a negative connotation but things may be changing as with the portable consoles such as the Switch and Nintendo DS, there are more genres of games and they don’t just market for kids/teens. I too never understood how people sitting in front of the TV/streaming vids or KZread and so on were somehow ‘better’ than playing video games.

@crabmannyjoe2

3 ай бұрын

​@@vikinggamer7727and that's perfectly OK. As long as you're enjoying your time, you do you. Or maybe you haven't found that game that completely envelopes you yet.

As a younger person, I always wish more elder people can get into gaming. That would break down the age wall between us so we can understand each other better.

@frostilver

2 жыл бұрын

Also, I'd love to see you trying out Genshin Impact and hear your comments about it. Please reply here to get all of us stay tuned!

@lp.shakur

2 жыл бұрын

I also feel it would be such a good prophylaxe for alzheimers and other things in that nature because you gotta kerp your brain active

@yass3425

2 жыл бұрын

@@frostilver I am one of those older people ( 28) and I do play genshin impact as well :)

@GwyndolinOwO

2 жыл бұрын

@@yass3425 i know you mean well but if you're really 28 you're not the "older people" they are talking about

@rudicill

2 жыл бұрын

@@GwyndolinOwO unfortunately if you are over 25 in any games the zoomers will call you a boomer all the while forgetting their homework and failing every class

I felt so ashamed the other day because I got into gaming at 24 years old. I thought I was way too old to even try it. Now, here you are, more than twice my age loving video games. Such a beautiful video.

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

Never ever feel ashamed about what you do and want to try! 💝

@cngotham4111

Жыл бұрын

To late it'd never to late and 24 is still pretty young.

@pokeng

Жыл бұрын

There is no shame in getting into gaming. Though the genre is still niche, even though it's slowly becoming a common past time. I'd say Gaming in of it itself is like opening an interactive book, or digital puzzle.

@envytee9659

Жыл бұрын

24 is basically still a child. And I'm saying that as a 22 year old. We're not even at a third of our lifespan. We have alot of time to go still.

@Logan_93

Жыл бұрын

28 here and have been playing games since the 90s. You're definitely not too old lol. Most professional gamers are my age or older. Look at Doc, Shroud, Ninja, etc.

I'm a 17 year old boy, and my first few gaming experiences were all edutainment games for kids. The first few meaningful ones were Halo 3, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Team Fortress 2, and Pikmin. I just want to say that this was a very interesting video, and I'm glad I watched it. The fact you're able to find such a nice passtime is amazing. I'm happy for you. Also, I find it kinda interesting that the year you got your first computer was the year I was born.

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

That was not my first computer! 😃 I got my first one back in 1993. Anyway, nice to hear from you.

@DesolateLavender

Жыл бұрын

@@supremegreaser2399 Hhmmm, I see. What's it like?

@oo8962

Жыл бұрын

I'm 26 and I still remember my first video game is a weird game my dad has in his computer about an ice block turning into liquid or gas when it's exposed to a certain thing. It use dice for movement so it's pretty much like a board game. Basically snakes and ladders with extra steps.

@Human_01

10 ай бұрын

"Edu-tainment games", 😂👍 _Good one!_ and same here. I liked to experience mentally/creativity stimulating virtual simulations/videogames.

@Human_01

10 ай бұрын

Xenoblade Chronicles is that to me, along with Zelda BOTW and its physics engine.

I clicked on this video after watching your Ayesha figure journey, expecting a jolly and adorable story… the way your story just touched my soul could’ve never been expected. THANK YOU for sharing how video games helped you cope with grief, as someone who’s found comfort in gaming after a loved ones passing, hearing someone’s else’s similar story is so heartwarming and validating. My mom might not be able to hold a controller alongside me anymore but I’ll never stop hearing her laugh and joy while trying to get that strike at wii sports. I really cannot express how fine of a lady and human being you are Britta, thank you for being such a great member of the gaming community, THANK YOU!

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I just wanna say... you are a badass girl.

@Stefan-1978

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!

@threat645

2 жыл бұрын

Woman*

@Stefan-1978

2 жыл бұрын

@@threat645 Every Woman is a Girl , not a Boy.

@javirios3107

Жыл бұрын

@@Stefan-1978 🤯

@Stefan-1978

Жыл бұрын

@@javirios3107 ?

I love hearing elders getting in to gaming. Gaming fits every age group. Does not matter what platform you play on whether it's mobile, console or pc. So to all the people reading this whether you are 10 years old or 80 years old I love that you are all gamers.

@ihsan75y

Жыл бұрын

they amaze me that playing game require technology knowledge, my 60 years old parent barely know how to use his android properly, can even operate computer.

@DKOIsoul

Жыл бұрын

@666J6R6M6666 Not like you're doing anything better right now lol

@DKOIsoul

Жыл бұрын

@666J6R6M6666 Literally nobody said that. You're clearly confusing yourself.

@Faeborn

Жыл бұрын

@666J6R6M6666 it's a hobby. It's actually good for you. It's strss relief. If all you did your whole life was work and sleep with no fun then you've wasted your life. I personally enjoy things to look forward to.

@Faeborn

Жыл бұрын

@666J6R6M6666 that's not an opinion. You going up and calling someone lazy because of their hobby is just rude.

im almost 29 and i just broke down crying here, time feels like its slipping away from me, nothing in life seems to be achieved i feel like im always starting over, it is beatiful to know that i will figure it out, eventually. love to you britta.

As a 34yo man, over the past few years I've really started to struggle with being able to switch off when gaming. There's this unwanted feeling that I should be persuing something more productive with my time. My life is in order for the most part. The bills are paid on time, I own everything I want, have a good relationship and have disposible income, but there's always this nagging feeling that I should be striving for something more nowadays. This video was fantastic and helped remind me that time spent doing something you enjoy (within reason) isn't at all wasted. I hope I can learn to live in the present more often, and find the joy in whats in front of me like gaming has done for you, without worrying too much about where I will be in 10 years time. Grass is greener syndrome can be a real pain!

@claudiafinelle7252

Жыл бұрын

there is something wrong with an existence that doesnt allow you to enjoy life for the sake of being happy. Unless you are truly neglecting necessities in your life, whatever you enjoy,(art, music,reading ,gaming, kissing...) you should be able to enjoy without GUILT! Why are you working if not to be able to enjoy life? Sometimes circumstances are such that life is miserable. Then,its even more important to hold on to the things you enjoy. We each need to look within to know what we need to prioritize. The outside world has an agenda(there than your happiness) politicians want you to elect them, businesses want you to consume, your boss wants you to produce..YOU need to decide what is actually important and best for you.

@Fleur2005

Жыл бұрын

@@claudiafinelle7252 exactly

@MrBee-lf4ym

Жыл бұрын

I know that guilty nagging feeling very well and it prevents me from enjoying my time playing video games. It's so silly but I can't help it.

@Tremuoso

Жыл бұрын

serf mentallity.

@amit_patel654

Жыл бұрын

I feel like that’s been conditioned into us.

I don’t understand why anyone would be rude to you, you’re such a sweetheart. You are super awesome!!

@rovhalt6650

2 жыл бұрын

around 10% of humanity consists of psychopaths in varying degrees. Many of them are internet trolls who enjoy hurting people for fun.

@SlartiMarvinbartfast

2 жыл бұрын

@@rovhalt6650 Yup, and the rest are in governments around the world.

@watermelon520b

2 жыл бұрын

​@@rovhalt6650 10% is actually a very scary large amount. but it makes sense.

@Bitscreed

2 жыл бұрын

You have a heart of gold, Ninjakittycat. Don't let them take it from you.

@ninjakittycat6888

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bitscreed thank you

67 year old woman from Norway. Got into gaming through my son many years ago. First game was Warcraft (not WoW). From there I enjoyed Rpgs, wargames and adventure. I played Star wars online for 7 years (Eclipse), and I still miss it, darn you Sony! Love Diablo games, Vanguard, The Elder Scrolls, definately Skyrim, Realms of the Haunting and other horror games, just to name a few. Now I'm lazy playing Rok on my tablet. I enjoy the social stuff. It's nice to be part of an international community where nobody cares about age, skincolor, politics or religion. We are just people.

@yellowblanka6058

2 жыл бұрын

Warcraft II was the first RTS I played at a classmate's house in Elementary school around the time of release. As somebody old enough to have experienced the tail-end of DOS games, I miss the "Big Box" releases with proper manuals and extra goodies, I don't miss having to mess around with DOS config files to free up enough memory though, lol. If you like Diablo 2, they re-released Diablo II ~1 month ago on the PC/Switch/PS4/XB1 etc. as "Diablo II Resurrected"- same gameplay with much better graphics and able to run at a much higher framerate.

@WhiskyGravy

2 жыл бұрын

🤠💕Howdy from old-gal in Texas!

@hb5209

2 жыл бұрын

SWG five years Radiant and Bria. I loved that game.

@shiroshine7227

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad peeps like you exist. My folks will just say it's a waist of time while sitting on there butts watching the same sitcom reruns. I don't watch tv at all but I'm over and still know the lines. Now that's litterlay waisting your life lol.

@beatotheelder6170

2 жыл бұрын

Seeing that there’s more and more older women discussing their love for gaming is comforting and exciting to me as one day I’ll be one too! I love your comment. The international community aspect is a huge reason why I love gaming too, I think it’s an amazing way to make bonds with people who I would never had the chance to speak to or interact with otherwise. I can go fishing or gambling with friends from Korea, Canada, and the opposite side of the United States from me in Final Fantasy XIV, no plane tickets required!

I love this lady she gives me so much hope in getting older.

"a level of immersion that no other media can match" this is probably the biggest reason i play games, nothing transports me from reality better than games!!!! not that my reality is horrible lol, but i love the journey

The fact there are horrible people who turn up on your channel is really upsetting to me, I have no idea why they would be like that as you're so lovely and also entertaining. I hope the absolute best for you and your channel and will definitely stay around 💕

@Ithurtssobad

2 жыл бұрын

The anonymity allows cowards to spread their unprovoked hatred. Don't worry, this lady is strong as steel! With people like you around she will never feel outnumbered by the bad apples.

@j9lorna

2 жыл бұрын

Nature of the beast. You don't have to look far to find people who are happy to lower your mood. Its just the risk you take for showing yourself online. Its not right but its accurate and you can't really do anything about it except accept it and ignore it.

@Grigeral

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, there will always be trolls on the internet. A lot of the time, it's children who don't really know any better, but it's always been the case, if anything it's better nowadays as there's more consequences for those who do. I believe in some areas, it's considered cyberstalking and is a literal crime.

@mikeyoung9810

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree Leela. I'm almost 67 and have been gaming since the 90's and usually I'm the oldest I know of. It's hard for some to understand but it doesnt' matter how old you are because to yourself, you are just the same as you have always been no matter the age. It's that ageism that some people unleash on anyone older than themselves (and younger sometimes).

@ReunionMana

Жыл бұрын

its youtube, it happens everywhere since 2005 lmao, welcome to the platform

It’s such a culture shock seeing an older woman with anime style posters on her wall. I know what you mean about gaming and depression. Persona 5 got me through a lot. Even when I couldn’t play I would listen to “beneath the mask” on repeat. I never beat it, got stuck on the last boss. I’ve been meaning to play through royal, but I gave my ps4 to my buddy who was still using a ps3, in the current year. I play on pc now, so I hope Atlus ports more games to pc. Which they just may, there’s been some developments on that front recently.

@Food4Dogs

2 жыл бұрын

🤞

@stasi0238

2 жыл бұрын

for everyone with depresion i would recomend playing a litle bit of minecraft solo, and learning a bit, then finding small smp server best if not p2w, on most of these servers everyone is very welcomed, people are looking for enyone to play with and they have very fruendly communities that can really change your life. Its great expirience logging another day to a server, looking at chat for all of hello's and hi's, then just playing with other people developing projects with them making others favours and all of the beautyfull expirense of another world in the game.

@dimasa8760

2 жыл бұрын

Luckily if you have a decent pc, you can play the original Persona 5 right now. You can dump your old ps3 disc and play it in RPCS3.

@tylerdean980

2 жыл бұрын

@@dimasa8760 unfortunately, I have a PS4 copy of the game. But I suppose I could pirate the .iso, I do still own my copy of the game, so I don't suppose it would be illegal, though maybe I would have to download the PS4 version for it to be really within the lines of the law, but I don't think there's a PS4 emulator out there yet that can run it. I'll have to give the PS3 version a try. Do you need a really beefy system to run it? I'm using a RX580, with 8GB of VRAM.

@Maraien

2 жыл бұрын

reddittor moment

I love that you told this story while wearing a Trails in the Sky shirt. What an appropriate shirt to wear while describing a true life changing journey. I watched this video front to back and Im thankful for you Britta. Gaming experiences, especially RPGs can grab you and pull you in like nothing else. Much respect to you, your ongoing journey will have so many great experiences still yet untold. Words are insufficient in describing the heartwarming feeling of this video. Thank you for sharing this 🙂

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Miami, good to see you, and thank you for the kind words.

It's already been linked that many good games help prevent brain degeneration spikes in the elderly. Depending on the game it helps with patience, achieve goals, eye & hand coordination, depth perception & reflex, trial & error (science), new languages (gaming), puzzle solving, timing, relaxation (stress reduction), focus training, brain stimulation, & learning.

As my grandfather always says, "If you're fun, you ain't old"

@Food4Dogs

2 жыл бұрын

That's a nice phrase - hadn't heard that one before! 😎

@velocifero4167

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@hermitcard4494

2 жыл бұрын

Wisest quote of my day.

@ShinryuZensen

2 жыл бұрын

Also, one is old when gaming and learning is over. As long as someone wants to game and have fun, or study and learn, he/she ain't old.

@lauraviijii

2 жыл бұрын

A little to the same note, my uncle always says (roughly translated) "You always have to grow up, but you must never grow old"

As a game developer, this is one of the biggest reasons why I make games. I think games have more credit they we give them for being able to help people mentally, and if it's even just for a couple of minutes, where we can immerse someone and make them forget their worries, that is a win in my book. It is a truly powerful medium to tell stories and build communities. If our games can help someone, or inspire someone to make games themselves, I think it is a really beautiful thing. Thank you for this wholesome and inspiring video.

@samanthak9078

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, the Lara Croft story is helping me get over/deal with the grief of my parents, it's not something that I truly will ever 'get over', but let's just say games helps us cope, they are all just stories, human stories, and don't get enough credit, I know that I did not give it its credit due, and I'm sorry I didn't get to it sooner, thank u so much for what you do

@treasure6883

2 жыл бұрын

The Last of Us games carried me through 2020. Easy way to disrupt thought spirals or hang out with others in the house. We appreciate the work you do!

@markmalcolmdunthorne-holme7653

2 жыл бұрын

It is an an art form and a very immersive one at that. A well crafted game can take the player on an interactive journey through the creators imagination. Thanks for sharing.

@suitov

2 жыл бұрын

I would love more game devs to seek out stories like this one. In my day job (in web content, not game dev) one of my favourite things is hearing from end users. I always hear something that surprises me and it was the same with this video.

@boldspiritgamestudio

2 жыл бұрын

@@samanthak9078 Thanks so much! Sending you good vibes, take care!

I'm a 60-year-old gramma, and I've been gaming since my 40's. Mostly playing with my son's, but really my entire family plays together. I still game, so does my family. I applaud you, and hope you continue to game and enjoy yourself.

The algorithm brought me here but I stayed for the way you articulate everything so beautifully. I remember as a kid playing Golden Ax and Streets Of Rage on the Sega Genesis with my grandpa and siblings. Even though we were kids still learning our way the controller, he was always so patient and encouraging. He was a pro at Super Mario Bros, he liked to show us how he could beat the entire thing without collecting a mushroom. When I got a N64, Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time was the first game I truly played and fell in love with. My grandpa would go out and buy us new games and game guides even though he himself stopped playing. Even if he didn’t play anymore, he still supported us. So many early mornings we would cut into his time watching The Andy Griffith show to play on his tv. I’ll always be thankful for that. This was such a nice and welcome reminder to visit and try to coax him into a few run throughs of the games we used to play to knock off some of that rust. Thank you 💜

Games transcend generation. It is an expression of our humanity. It shows our ability to approach and solve problems of the human condition. It tells our stories as people through an interactive medium. Keep playing.

@hijodelsoldeoriente

2 жыл бұрын

Very well-said. This is a huge factor as to why I love games as well. Not just a distraction but an interactive art.

@Nuruti

2 жыл бұрын

very well said!

@angelflorence

2 жыл бұрын

@Lу$ёя6!c if you’re lonely and bitter towards life, just say so.

@themortician3186

2 жыл бұрын

@Lу$ёя6!c That's a nice opinion you have, if you want yours to be respected, respect others.

@darkstar8196

2 жыл бұрын

@Lу$ёя6!c it's a shame you have that point of view, man.

True gamers don't care which gender you are, how old you are, when you've started playing or what you enjoy - they're just thrilled to have found someone else who's just as passionate about it as they are! Keep sharing the joy gaming brings you.

@worldsboss

2 жыл бұрын

Well said and so true!! 😁

@mirandef

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't say it better Patricia...

@ApolloTheDerg

2 жыл бұрын

It feels good to see other people you wouldn’t expect to play any games be playing such a diverse set of games that I don’t even know about, and that’s what I find so cool. She literally has more taste than me for games and media haha. It’s always fun to find people who are in all the stereotypes, not the type to even pick up a controller getting curious and then gaining an understanding for how many of us younger folks see the world. I think it’s a great common ground that can be built upon and bring us closer, forming connections over common interests and understanding that leads to many great stories and experiences to be made from an ever wider range of background. And let’s be real, seeing new people and unexpected people having fun and maybe even being there to help is fun by extension. Puts a smile on my face to help others in say Battlefield, talk to a new low rank player and help them understand a few things, and watch them begin to flourish in the environment that might have been frustrating before.

@rebel4466

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's actually more fun to listen to her. Most gamers are relatively young and male. This is a perspective on things you don't often get a look at. But yes, gaming is for everyone!

@SquareNoggin

2 жыл бұрын

Well that's not entirely true, I think a lot us are pretty hyped to see an older lady getting so passionate about the hobby. I mean let's be real - if this video was by some 25 year old dude, would we really give af? Unlikely. That he has a taste for gaming is unsurprising and I don't know if we're all that interested in what he finds appealing and what his sensibilities for games are. But a woman in her... 70s(?) - I genuinely am interested to know what appealed to her most in games. Don't really know why, but I am. It's particularly sweet that she appears to be into niche indie games and has developed opinions about them.

My aunt died in a car accident 39 years ago. In august of 1983. My grandmother still talks about her and i can hear the sorrow in her voice when she does. She speaks about her child like only a mother can, she sounded like such a wonderful person. You are so right: Such a pain never goes away, you just learn to live with it.

You’re truly an inspiration. I’m in my mid 20s and have always wanted to start playing guitar and learn guitar properly but have always been told that it’s hard to get into if I didn’t start when I was really young and that I was too old to start learning something like music. You’ve reignited my desire & motivation to keep learning even if I’m a bit late to the party, thanks!

@amit_patel654

Жыл бұрын

As long as you’re interested, nothing else matters. People that say you’re too old for this, etc, are often negative imo.

@totallyfrozen

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been a musician for many years. DO NOT listen to anyone who tells you it’s “hard” if you don’t start early. The problem isn’t you, it’s how music is often taught. Do we learn how to read BEFORE we learn how to speak? No! But when we approach music, most teachers try to teach the music theory before just letting the student play by ear. FIRST, play around and learn how to play what you like by ear. Later, learn the theory. Proper physical technique will make playing easier, but if you relax and let your body and hands feel the instrument, you’ll naturally begin to discover proper technique. Lessons are good, but they don’t have to be the starting point.

@zac8603

Жыл бұрын

You’re never to old to learn new things, and the only people who will tell you that you’re too old are people who have already given up on themselves. One of my favorite jazz pianist Ryo Fukui didn’t start learning the piano until he was 22 and just six years later he came out with his first album. It’s not about when you start it’s about how much effort you put into it.

@eray.1605

Жыл бұрын

i started when i was 18 and im 21 now. I think the piano is quite harder to play!

70 year old woman here. I've been into PC gaming for decades. I currently play RUST (mostly), ARMA3 (both multi player games), Elder Scrolls, a lot of story line games and I love puzzle games, too. I think it all started back in the 80s with Monkey Island. The winters are long here so it's a way to pass the time. Over the years I did have a few consoles but they lacked a lot of things like the ability to mod a game, sand box games etc... so today I'm solid into PC gaming. Today, I build my own gaming PCs. I also play Dominion Online (free browser single/multiplayer) and also the Steam (PC ) version of Dominion. I live far from most of my family so it's a good way for us all to get together via Discord, every week to play an online board game.

@gaiaxyc9177

Жыл бұрын

That is amazing. I wish my grandparents got into gaming because they seem so bored and depressed and i think gaming would really help with that

@ultrakongzilla332

Жыл бұрын

Wow rust, great game. the rust community can be interesting lol

@oaksho

Жыл бұрын

@Deb Freele Nice one Deb, I'm just 61 1/2 I also play rust. I have never tied Arma3 before but have been gaming since the ZX Spectrum and commodore 64

@jonkflurgen6975

Жыл бұрын

Do you have a specific community or friend group you play ARMA with?

@matokuwapi

Жыл бұрын

@@ultrakongzilla332 I play mostly on the RustEZ servers. (modded PvE) I jump over to PvE with some PvP servers now and then. I'm still not a fan of the regular servers.

My husband just sent your channel to me saying I'd like you and he is right. My nan is 81 and she has been into gaming since the ZX81 back in 1981 and she got me into gaming. My best childhood memories are playing Tomb Raider on the PlayStation with my nan and my sister. This video has made me feel very emotional. I think you're amazing. Thank you x

@Food4Dogs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lady. I see your channel covers retro gaming. 😎

@Iemonzinger

2 жыл бұрын

I just watched your video on Ura Zelda! What a coincidence :)

@wareforcoin5780

2 жыл бұрын

It really pleases me that more and more stories are going to be told like this in the future as gaming gets bigger. A gaming nan sounds amazing, going to her house must have been amazing.

@worldsboss

2 жыл бұрын

Aah I’m subscribed to the Lady Decade channel! Didn’t expect to see you in this comments section 😃

I'm only 18 and have been gaming pretty much my whole life, but I love how gaming can have such an equally powerful effect on people of all ages and backgrounds. You talked about how Atelier Ayesha helped you through a hard time, and it really struck a chord with me. Part of the reason I love RPGs so much (JRPGs in particular) is because, for me at least, no other genre can so consistently reach into your heart with powerful characters and stories, worlds you want to experience every aspect of, et cetera. April of 2021 through this March (2022) was a really, really hard time in my life. In order to protect myself emotionally/cope with what was going on, I began to dissociate from my emotions lest they become too overwhelming. Starting from this March, things started to improve again, but that defense mechanism had buried itself into my psyche by then. I felt pretty much entirely emotionally numb - I would still experience feelings of course, but they weren't typically even close to intense, or even what you'd expect to be a normal level. No media I consumed nor any experience I had was able to break through it, even ones that really should have were I in my normal emotional state of being. Then, starting a couple months ago, I began to play Xenoblade Chronicles 3. You talked about how some people need something to help guide them through their negative emotions in a safe environment, and this is precisely what 3 was for me. I've been a Xenoblade fan for several years (though not as long as you have, actually!), but this game was able to reach me on a level none of the others had, and it was in the course of playing it that I was finally able to cry for probably the first time in over a year - the emotional power of the game's characters and story were able to break through that barrier I had instinctually erected in my psyche to protect myself when nothing else could for months and months. To add to that, the arcs of several of the characters and even some of the game's primary thematic messaging helped me really begin to process some of my own feelings. I'll forever be grateful for this game helping me begin to move forward and start truly healing - already, I find myself actually happy and excited about life rather than just borderline content at most - I'm no longer just going through the motions, but looking forward to, treasuring, and doing my best to take advantage of each moment. I've still got a lot of work to do on myself, obviously, but I'm really and truly hopeful about what's to come for the first time in a good while. Thanks so much for sharing your story, and I'm so glad we can all share this wonderful medium together!

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, torrent, that is a powerful story of yours in its own right, and I am so glad it was a Xenoblade game (I'm not surprised, however!) that that facilitated this transformation for you.

I can't believe people were giving you hate! I'm so sorry, you seem awesome!! Sending my regards from a lifelong 25 year old gamer

@Food4Dogs

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, and welcome if it's your first visit here.

My mother was 67 this year when she passed away, and she was a dedicated 'Little Old Gaming Lady'. She was so excited for the Nocturne HD remaster and hoping for more info on the Dragon Age series. Gaming gave her so much pleasure when she couldn't do as much as she once did. So game on, Ma'am, game on.

@rietzhu

2 жыл бұрын

Same, my dad recently passed away he was playing skyrim when he sadly fell. It was a very traumatic thing for me. Still dealing with it but I'm happy he had his gaming. He loved it. And I Love him.

@_krbrs_

2 жыл бұрын

Really sorry for your loss. Surely your mom had good taste, she was excited for Megaten ✨❤️ big big big hugs

@lightofthedark

2 жыл бұрын

All of you don't deserve this, you all deserve way better

This made me cry, only because it reminded me of my late mother. She used to watch me play games. She really enjoyed it just watching and was never a backseat driver. She watching me play through all of Ocarina of Time, all of Mario 64 and Starfox 64. Also Shenmue. Every so often she would point something out, I might have missed or mention how beautiful the scenery was. So even now when I play those particular games it’s bittersweet. I really miss her, but sometimes when I play Ocarina of Time or Mario I feel a little bit closer to her. I still miss her so much.

@knightlyskye2993

2 жыл бұрын

I feel for you so much. Much love bro

@fear7356

2 жыл бұрын

damn you made me cry too

@mcnub7379

2 жыл бұрын

Damn, got me the feels, good luck to you man

@3333218

2 жыл бұрын

It must have been truly amazing to have had such an experience with your mum!!

@jonahthompson8546

2 жыл бұрын

I was already crying and this sent me. Thats a wonderful sentiment to share and I appreciate that, thank you

It’s about 4am now, but about an hour ago I was trying to figure out how to cope with the emotions I have been feeling for the past few weeks. I’ve downright given myself every logical reason in the book to give up and it just so happened in one of my personal lowest moments I stumble upon your video. At first I didn’t believe I’d commit to an hour long video, but as I let it play, and as you talked about mental health in the beginning, I began to cry. I felt like you were talking to ME when I needed someone there. And as I continued to watch, I just absolutely fell in love. You’re such a sweet, and down to earth person. The world needs more people like you. For a moment, I wasn’t alone and I thank you so much for your time. I will forever cherish my video games, as should we all. Your fan~Fallon

I grew up gaming. I'm only 29, about to be 30. But to this day it's a passion of mine. I wish I had more time for it. I was obsessed as a kid. Reading every news article I could find so I knew everything that was going on even if I didn't personally own that console or game.

The stereotype of who is a "real" gamer is toxic and dumb. You are a gamer. Who happens to be older and a female. I'm disabled and female and I'm a gamer. The idea that being a certain gender, age, religion, ethnicity, or even certain tastes toward specific games qualifies who makes a real gamer is outdated. I'm always excited to see you uploaded a new video! Thanks for sharing you story with us!

@TheNynax

2 жыл бұрын

I left this comment on a dumb reddit thread: The majority of girl gamers I’ve personally gotten to know through playing World of Warcraft, some are way more hardcore about it than I am. I have an ex that got really big into Overwatch and Diablo 3. Another girl gamer friend that’s trying to convince me to play Hades. Girlfriend Reviews, a KZread channel, absolutely loved Doom: Eternal. And today I watched an IGN review from a woman who tried Halo Infinite and is excited about it. I also remember Gears of War having a "surprise" female fan base for how much gore the game has. Gaming has never been gendered in my world. There’s just gamers and non-gamers.

@juliofigueroa5567

2 жыл бұрын

Usually my definition of a gamer is anyone who likes to play video games often

@nathanperquin9910

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNynax my stance would be that anyone who calls themselves a girl gamer is not actually a gamer. after all if they were they would just be A gamer. Girls have always been a part of gaming. but putting your gender in front of it is an active attempt at separating yourself from the original group. A lot of these attitudes towards non gamers. spawn from the time that you would simply be ostracized or bullied. wich was in gaming's infancy, same with how you got bullied hard for being a nerd. Now that that culture has gone mainstream, everyone is adopting the label and that naturally makes the oldest group... spiteful. All these people that would have shunned them in the past now encroaching upon their hobby and often leading to the actual games getting watered down for people that originally had no interest to begin with. I personally have no trouble with casual gamers. However at the same time i despise the normies who are directly responsible for the decline in gaming depth and quality because they will buy pretty much anything

@msnos6245

2 жыл бұрын

I keep telling my momma that grown ups play laser tag. She don't believe me.

@SumeaBizarro

2 жыл бұрын

To me, it is always amazing. My grandmother, who is gone now, used to play Tetris on a LCD system that was so very common in 90's onward I guess. I think I forgot it to her place, did not like Tetris as a kid much, and it ended up her's. Someone even cleaned that old old thing because it was slowing down from too much of use or something. I play Tetris these days more, but it started as thinking about my passed away grandmother in a way, thinking what she saw, when I was younger and did not "see". There is lot of narcissistic tendency in gaming, where you are in it to feel like a winner, often literally by winning some game or something. The social gaming these days tends to minimize communication but keep people hooked on "winning" or one upping over others that is there tends to manifest in such weird ways.

What a wholesome and inspiring video! Thank you so much for sharing your story. Hoping you are having a great month, and that the next year brings you many more adventures and memories to come.

@LukmanHakim-gn3uk

2 жыл бұрын

Hi austin, how is your book doing?

@abura2980

2 жыл бұрын

didn't expect to see you here :D

@HallowPhreek

2 жыл бұрын

damn, this video get recomended to everyone i gues

@ErikB605

2 жыл бұрын

How about a video on senior gaming. You could give these guys some much deserved attention :D

@wills242

2 жыл бұрын

W

I am about to turn 34 years old and I have had a very traumatic life. Games were one of the only things that kept me going as a child and young adult but in recent years its become harder and harder for me to get into games. I worry that somehow I have outgrown it and that makes me incredibly sad, as my mother was once a gamer when i was still little. And once she turned about 30, she lost almost all interest in gaming. Thank you for showing me that age means nothing when it comes to playing games.

@88kingofhearts88

Жыл бұрын

I'm the same age as you and recently returned to doing a lot gaming the last 2 years. I've been a gamer since I was a kid but in my 20's I wasn't gaming a whole lot. It's ok if you don't feel like gaming as much during certain periods of your life. I've gone through those phases as well. It doesn't totally mean you've outgrown it. Sometimes other priorities in life will take precedence for a while.

My grandmother passed away last year- and she loved video games. She actually got me into them- some of my earliest memories was going to her house and playing some unicycle racing game on the Super Nintendo. Zelda was another game she was obsessed with and played them all I think except the newest one on the switch.

This lady needs to be kept safe and protected at all costs.

@gozerthegozarian9500

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Trolls and harrassers are repugnant!

@annakazama4799

2 жыл бұрын

@@gozerthegozarian9500 yeah... I don't understand how and why someone would harass such a sweet lady

@zarroth

2 жыл бұрын

nonsense. All modern games have an ignore list. Use it, problem solved. All this self-righteous indignation serves no purpose other than virtue signaling, and that's about as useful as platitudes...i.e., they're useless.

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, trolls are disgusting and she's so sweet, though I thing she is not a defenseless woman.

@klusimo4543

2 жыл бұрын

@vickie thomas do I smell simping?

Hearing her local courier saw her playing Skylanders and decided to give her heaps of figurines (they aren't cheap!) warms my heart. I never played it, saw my niece grow up with it and that is just so wholesome, to see someone enjoy something and decide to make their experience x10 better with a simple gesture? fuckin love it.

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

They will also feature in a future PS3 video. 😀

@fayeharrison1741

Жыл бұрын

@@Food4Dogs So cool to hear! When you get a good courier, you remember them 👍 Greetings from Blenheim 😀

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

@@fayeharrison1741 Hey, you're just over the hill! We know Blenheim quite well from many summer hols in the Sounds! 😀

@shumpiremadness2372

Жыл бұрын

@@Food4Dogs Did he by chance got shot twice in the head and is now hunting down the guy who shot him?

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

@@shumpiremadness2372 🧐??

You go, girl! 60+ longtime online gamer gal here! RuneScape, LOTRO, DDO, SWTOR, Wildstar, Guild Wars, Guild Wars 2, FFXIV, and now playing D&D in person! Never going to stop gaming-even met my significant other in Middle Earth 😸. Thank heavens for the online community during the isolation of Covid. I found this video of your particularly apt in a painful time in my life. Not sure how the universe makes things come together like that, but thank you. 💕🙋🏻‍♀️

What a wonderful video. I'm a 31 year old lifelong gamer. My lovely grandmother often gives me a hard time about the fact that I spend my spare time time gaming instead of searching for a partner to give her great grandchildren. Next time she brings it up I might send her your video. Appreciate your openness in sharing your story and even more amazing that some 2.5million people have now heard it.

We must protect this grandma and other grandmas like her at all costs. She is too darn adorable

@Regimeducamp

Жыл бұрын

No.

@Voidroamer

Жыл бұрын

@@Regimeducamp y not?

@enkidu9298

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps giving the elderly and retired video games would be a good idea. It might reduce the risk of successful scams, and allow them to interact with people.

@Celisar1

Жыл бұрын

Calling every woman her age “grandma” is so disrespectful that it totally defies your alleged support!

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

@@Celisar1 I get this grandma thing by the bucket load - they always mean well but can't understand why it's not a suitable way of addressing an older person.

Damn imagine just going to your granny’s house and she says “hey wanna play some video games?” This woman is fantastic!

@thiasarchery3331

Жыл бұрын

@@ianvisser7899 Every kids dream grandmother :)

As a young person myself, it makes me so happy to see older people getting into gaming. It’s never too late & you’re never too old. It’s a really fun hobby & provides escapism from the world for a while.

Gaming really helped me through the pandemic and now it’s a huge part of my life. I’m glad gaming was able to help you during your tough times. It’s a much needed relief in our stressful world.

I'm a licensed grief therapist as well as an avid gamer and I'm so heartened to hear about how gaming has helped you through your pain. I really love that you included a section talking about your positive experience in therapy and encouraging others to seek help. Very inspiring story!

@Food4Dogs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jeremy.

@hcook1023

2 жыл бұрын

I knew a guy in college who's life was saved by Skyrim. He told himself he wasn't going to commit suicide until he got done but it took so long he was actually able to see through the hard times because he had a goal. Games are good like that especially RPGs because it offers both a goal and a healthy distraction both are good for dealing with grief

@Food4Dogs

2 жыл бұрын

@@hcook1023 Amazing story - thank you, Hunter!

@crossroads8370

2 жыл бұрын

@@Food4Dogs Have you played any of the Final Fantasy games yet? If not you should give them a go some time. Best ones are FF6 to FF10 and you should be able to find most of them on your PS3 or any PS4 or 5 now.

@jeremybarnett3791

2 жыл бұрын

@@crossroads8370 Completely agree.

Love the elderly gaming community they are a lot more wholesome and understand gaming is to have fun and relax not to stress out and swear at others.

@wonder777warrior6

2 жыл бұрын

i think most just play sim games maybe thats why. unless youve played games like nioh, dark souls, street fighting games with trollers then of course u wouldnt know why people flip.

@meikoluvv

2 жыл бұрын

@@wonder777warrior6 I play those games and I never turned out that way.

@AuthorityCat

2 жыл бұрын

@@wonder777warrior6 Souls games are pure fun, they're as hard as you want them to be. I don't have a lot of experience with fighting games outside of Guilty Gear but I've never met anyone rude there.

You’re never too old to game! I grew up watching my brother play the SNES and Nintendo 64. But what got me hooked was when our aunt showed us Final Fantasy 7. I became a huge Final Fantasy and RPG fan. I’m 36 now and I still game. I think it’s so cool that you’re here on KZread talking about it. 😊

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🤗

Britta, you are an absolute treasure! I’m a 50yr old gamer and I also play to stave off depression. I’m disabled with spinal issues and like you, I have found a world created through a video game, where I can immerse myself. A world that leaves me feeling refreshed and whole again. I would like to invite you to come explore and hope to meet you one day, flying among the clouds and that you will come join the wonder-filled world of Sky: Children of Light when it comes to PlayStation this December!🦋🕯

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

Ah - I didn't know it's coming to Playstation. 👍🏻

From "oh wow, a sixty year old lady that's into videogames! I'm curious to hear what she says" to actually tearing up in the span of 15 minutes... thank you for being such a wonderful person with such good advice.

@Food4Dogs

2 жыл бұрын

cough ... I'm actually 70 now. 😁

@KOMODO_7

2 жыл бұрын

@@Food4DogsDearly Hoping that you Live even more with your blissful nature 🤞🏼💫

Literally throwing Angel of Darkness into the garbage makes you an official gamer even if you hadn’t played one yet at that time.

@midgetsparkle

2 жыл бұрын

As soon as she started mentioning tomb raider, I thought... What games came out around that ti... Oh my God, not angel of darkness!! Worst day 1 purchase for me ever. Right above fallout 76.

@Food4Dogs

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@geoffreychauvin1474

2 жыл бұрын

I had angel of darkness on pc as well and remember even when I got it to run the sound was not right and it's kind of what pushed me back toward console games again, with the only thing I played on pc at the time being final fantasy 11.

@Food4Dogs

2 жыл бұрын

@@geoffreychauvin1474 That is really interesting to hear, thanks.

@mookiestewart3776

2 жыл бұрын

Lol the most gamer comment on this thread 😂😂😂 even when we are complimenting someone we find a way to talk some ish lmao

I was judged by my therapist. I walked out immediately. Someone ran outside and told me I have choices, so I found a man at the same place who helped a lot. I miss him.

Your channel is so clean and wholesome, the "vibe" here is so calming and your hobby gives a certain relatability that keeps me coming back because it feels like I'm listening to a friend. A very unique experience that's hard to find on this platform

How DARE anyone come and give any type of hate to this kind, adorable, beautifully unique lady. This woman is so sweet and intelligent, and also quite entertaining and relaxing. She articulates wonderfully, her voice is relaxing, gives correct and beautiful advice, AND she games?! Come on man, she's an absolute gem. I know this video is older but she just got another subscriber. I will be watching like a hawk, no one is going to hate on this sweet lady if I can help it. ❤️

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome.

@You-gk1el

Жыл бұрын

@@Food4Dogs when you said that people did that I was deeply saddened. You remind me of my grandmother kind, proper and open to doing anything. I couldn’t imagine someone being hateful…. I watched your entire video it made me cry at moments cause i to use video games as catharsis for a similar tragedy in my life. We love you gamer grandma

@johannhowitzer

Жыл бұрын

The answer is very simple, people like that are always doing it because they are hurting. When you realize that, it becomes impossible to be offended or hurt by their words, because you know it has nothing to do with you, and all you can feel for them is compassion. How miserable must they be, to be behaving like that. What's worse, they are probably even further from being healed.

@You-gk1el

Жыл бұрын

@@johannhowitzer very insightful. Also some of these commenters I’m sure are kids from this generation that are more mean, vicious, and cold hearted than I ever was at my worst it’s sad

@ShardtheWolf

Жыл бұрын

@@You-gk1el I can assure you that is untrue. Every generation, for all of history, has had awful people.

my mom in the last years of her life had such a deep love for anime, especially studio ghibli. she was no good at games cause of arthritis but was always down to watch howl's moving castle, earthsea, rose of versailles and astro boy 03 with me, and she quite liked rpgs and final fantasy and stuff. i think you two would have gotten along great. what a heartwarming, genuine person you are

@Food4Dogs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely - anyone who loves studio ghibli has their heart in the right place!

@CC-hx5fz

2 жыл бұрын

My mum likes the images in Studio Ghibli. She enjoyed "my neighbour Totoro", but said it had no plot. Her absolute favourite is Kung Fu Panda. Mum is in her mid 80s but she only retired, from working in the library, 2 years ago. She loves stories rather than games.

@k2a2l2

2 жыл бұрын

my mom too! i remember me and my family watched spirited away when i was a little kid and its still one of my favorite movies

@Food4Dogs

2 жыл бұрын

@@k2a2l2 Spirited Away was really the breakthrough movie for us all those years ago.

@milkandspice1074

2 жыл бұрын

@@CC-hx5fz i think that is why i like totoro...not a strong plot. It's like you're there living the daily life with the family.

My father who was born in 1944 is who got me into video games as a little girl in the 80's. My uncle who was even older than my father was also into video games. My father was more into the PC, Commodore, and Atari games back in the day, and my uncle was obsessed with his original Game Boy.

I wasn't looking for videos here on yt about games, but your video appeared on my time line. I'm 40 years old now and been playing video games since I'm 8 years old. Your story was such an inspiration to me. Know that my love for video games never has to stop is quite comforting. I have a daughter that is 7 years old, I work in a bank back here in Brazil and kept playing games. It's hard for us who are older and mainly women live in the world of games without suffer shaming. Please continue on this wonderful journey! Best regards! Flavia from Brazil

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you - I've had such amazing support from Brazil. 👍

“All I knew was that I could fly on a dragon” you’ve got your priorities straight and dammit I respect that

@Andrea_404

2 жыл бұрын

This!

@beau-urns

2 жыл бұрын

100%

She has a nero figure,pillow and a shirt of legends of heroes trails in the sky and a loy more. Age does not matter. Adults are just older children and the way she is enjoying life at her age and I am sure she is tech savvy speaks wonders. We need more older people like you who are open to new things and changes and are open to tell the world of thier hobbies be it gaming or watching anime. Hats off

@doogelyjim8627

2 жыл бұрын

“Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” - CS Lewis

@christopherserratos9401

2 жыл бұрын

@@doogelyjim8627 that quote is beautiful. thanks for sharing it on here lol

@zeikjt

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the indie rep going on with the boxed copy of Teslagrad! After having watched the video they definitely do a good job of trying out very different games.

I can appreciate a game when I'm a kid. I can appreciate the same game when I'm 18, 30, 50, 60, 80, 112... I see no reason for you to have to "grow out of gaming". So I'm very happy to see others feel the same way! :)

It’s so wonderful to come across a space that highlight’s the beauty, richness, and wonder video games can bring. My father, whose first console was the Intellivision, raised me and my brothers alongside video games, so I’ve always considered myself a gamer. Games have always been there to help me through the ups and downs in life. I think they had a big part in making me the woman I am today. They helped spark my desire to be a kind and helpful person and made me a much more creative and open-minded person. When I lost my grandmother and fell into a horrible depression, games like Stardew Valley created a comfortable environment for me to start trying to find a way to move forward with my life.

I’m barely 19, and have been gaming for as long as I can remember. I don’t know what it is, but hearing that someone your age was able to get into gaming and that it helped in getting better after tragedy, it just made me incredibly happy, thank you for sharing your story, it gave me a new perspective on why games are awesome.

I feel sick thinking about how anyone would leave you mean comments. You CLEARY have a great love for gaming. My gaming experience and collection pales in comparison to yours. I hope you enjoy it (and your time on KZread) for many years to come! I love watching your videos. You play pretty much everything I like!

@Ecwfan

2 жыл бұрын

People can be cruel. This to me is one of the coolest stories possible I'd think. Seeing someone from her generation play video games and actually post her enjoyment of it is very sweet. Its one of those feel good stories on this platform.

@getinthering7309

2 жыл бұрын

some meanery isnt related to the person receiving it, but nightmares the sender vomits out

@kaedelynn

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, ignore those immature kids & toxic people. It's the older generation that gave us gaming & are still creators of games, so why can't they also play if it's their hobby. It's great if you can game and still do what you like age shouldn't matter! I always liked it a lot and had a lot of fun when I sometimes met 3 generations or older people playing in some MMO's I played in the past in my younger days (teens-twenties). Those saying mean things one day will be at her age if they're young & interested in gaming, they'll realise how ridiculous they were being by being mean spirited/ignorant. Luckily the younger ones I know also find it awesome to see eldery play games & enjoy it, it's really gratifying to see this.

@GoodTalkHQ

2 жыл бұрын

she is so dang awesome, i could listen to her tell any story

@yourdad3275

2 жыл бұрын

@@getinthering7309 it’s cool how your comment looks almost like gibberish but makes perfect sense all the same lol

Very nice. I just hate when people say games are for a certain age. And love how you and others prove them wrong. Games are made to be played by everyone.

40:48 - "I played a game that became really important to me... and that is Hyperdimension Neptunia" I mentally tripped there, I wasn't expecting that one 🤣. Regardless, it's amazing, I'm incredibly happy that you discovered this world, and I hope many people will hear your message.

I'm 62 years young and started playing World of Warcraft 12 years ago precisely to fly on dragons! I understand you completely Britta 🤗 I was clueless back then, but progressed over the years to become a mythic raider. I don't play WoW anymore due to all the recent revelations, not to mention the awful systems, upon systems, upon systems they just keep adding against the players wishes, but FF14 has not only replaced what I thought I lost, but given me a healthy game and community to play in. I've experienced deep, personal losses over the past few years and my sanity would have been gone too were it not for gaming. Although I'll always love the games I played as a child like Jaxx, Etch-a-sketch, Yo-Yo's, board games in general, etc...as you so aptly put it, the world is a very different place now, and togetherness looks a lot different. We're all online! I'm so glad you made it through the darkness and thought enough about us to share your story 💖 Please do keep making videos if that's what you enjoy. Well be here waiting and watching 💖 💖💖 Blessings to you and yours...

@MegF142857

2 жыл бұрын

Still playing WOW sometimes, but realized in last few months been a lot less. Started playing with my husband. Maybe don't play as much because he isn't playing with me much anymore... guess he isn't playing as much anymore either. Maybe just need a new game.

@trishjordan8859

2 жыл бұрын

64 here and warcraft for 16 years. It is not my whole interest like it was the first year😂 but if I had to watch TV every night like most of the folks I know my age, I believe my mind would be mush. 😁 You do you sister!

@bettyreeder9468

2 жыл бұрын

I am 70 and started playing World of Warcraft (WoW) in 2006 when my son enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed in England. Being a single mom and he an only child I missed him terribly. He had, of course, played every manner of video and computer game for years with his friends and I would watch now and then but had no clue what he was doing and what the point was! Never did I dream I would ever play any game on the computer besides solitaire! My son was not keen on emailing me or phoning me while he was overseas but he did mention in one call that one of his buddies there who played WoW played with his mother and sister and was able to communicate with them in game. Sooo, I decided what the heck and bought and downloaded the game. My son soon tired of me bugging him all the time in game (plus there was the time difference) but I was lucky enough to meet some folks in game (remember LFG?) and we went on to play together and form guilds and I was even the Guild Master for a while. It was so much fun and everyone treated me kindly...they even called me 'Mom'. The playing started to slack off after we beat the Lich King and new expansions didn't hold my interest for long. I played off and on for several years but was never able to recapture the fun it once was. Even today, though, I still think about starting again, in spite of all the turmoil and bad things that have happened with Blizzard/Activision. Being retired now I stop myself for budget reasons but I have to say that, for awhile at least, playing WoW and other games like Rift were some of the best times I've ever had. And now that the original "gamers" are getting older, too, there are certainly more adults playing then when I started. I highly recommend that seniors consider online gaming as an alternative to TV any day!

@hippiechick73

2 жыл бұрын

O/ I always thought Warcraft sounded interesting but was intimidated by the idea of an MMORPG and thought it sounded like a real time eater. But my mom gave me FFXIV for my birthday in 2020 (I’m a long time fan of the series) and it’s been so much fun for me and my teen daughter! I can’t wait to see where we will go in Endwalker!

@jessicayates87

2 жыл бұрын

That game was a huge part of my life for a long time, gosh I guess its been about 15 years now for me. I still play but with everything going on with Blizzard lately on top of all the bad systems, I have been just raid logging. I am quitting after we are done getting everyone their Mythic Sylvannas kills. Its rough because a lot of people quit after last tier we lost a lot of our good players. My friends in WoW have gotten me through a lot. Its hard making new friends when you move around a lot and I moved around a lot in my early 20s, my online friends kept me sane! I am going to miss it once I quit (if I even really truly quit after all :p lol)

Usually, we’re so used to seeing the perception of games from people born in the last 30 years. For most of us these things have been apart of us our entire lives. It is so refreshing to hear the perspective of somebody who - as weird as it sounds - had a life before video games. This video reminded me why I enjoy video games, and that there are benefits to them.

@catminion1425

2 жыл бұрын

I c wat u mien. Truly

@kennethwyant9813

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 41, and clearly remember video games from the 80's. We had the Atari, Sega Master System, and NES. NES had mario, sms had wonder boy, and some great early rpg titles such as Phantasy Star.

@dr.doctor2620

2 жыл бұрын

@@kennethwyant9813 have you ever played any games? if you did, then have you ever played any new game?

@kennethwyant9813

2 жыл бұрын

@@dr.doctor2620 of course, lol. They've come a long ways but I still believe the 90s were the best. Nothing like having a modified ps1, and renting games to copy. So many good titles at the time. The market would agree as many of those older titles from ps1, n64, snes go for big money to collectors. Not so much for anything made within the last 20 years.

@dr.doctor2620

2 жыл бұрын

@@kennethwyant9813 i see. thanks for telling! and have a good day!

Your story is very touching. I am only 31, but recently lost my mom who was only 54. This terrible loss was and still is very painful for not only me, but my dad as well. She had unfortunately suffered from mental illness for over 30 years. She smoked cigarettes to cope and did so for a very long time. With her mental illness, there are many bad memories that are mixed in with the good ones. Times when she was not medicated, versus times where she was happy as can be. She was the sweetest person ever when she could be. She had a huge heart. Since I was a kid, I have always played video games. Growing up in the 90's allowed me to witness the evolution of gaming. I play more than ever now. It's like a way to get my mind off of reality- to just do something. I don't think i'll ever get away from it, nor do I want to. My wife and I are due for a baby next year. I hope to share the joy of gaming with that kid when the times come. It will be good. As far as traumatic experiences or losing someone you love go- it is true that it never goes away; you just live with it.

There's no age, no genre, no religion, no political affilliation for gaming. Meaning all generations, sexes, religions, etc. are represented. Meaning it's easy for generational, sentimental, religious, etc. conflict to settle in. It's especially true within the online multi players game, you see it every day. The hate. The rancor. The animosity. To me you're a gamer and that's it. You're way more of a gamer than they are. And i'll always respect that. Again, way more than those who chose to spread previously said behaviour / emotions.

@maximusstorm1215

Жыл бұрын

Apart from Muslims cannot play any cow simulator.

@kapibarra134

Жыл бұрын

@@maximusstorm1215 you just had to be that guy

I’m so sorry about those comments. You really are a wonderful person and I love the knowledge and authenticity you bring when you talk about the things your interested in. (I’m gonna keep watching the rest of the video now!)

@X862go

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 💯

@danieleroversi6779

2 жыл бұрын

I really don't want to know what type of comments they are, because i think i can imagine them

@ultrakenshiro

2 жыл бұрын

Who could make negative comments on a video like this?

@danieleroversi6779

2 жыл бұрын

@@ultrakenshiro i don't know and i don't want to... 😓

@rhysperegrine5100

2 жыл бұрын

Pardon my language, but what type of absolute **** would have anything bad to say about this lovely woman

My wife works with retired priests in a huge building as a nurse. She's a recreation activity person. She was asking me for some ideas to keep the old men active. I went to her work one day with an old Atari 2600 and my old Nintendo for "Game Day". These guys loved it. Most of them are over 75. They now play video games everyday now as part of their hand eye coordination exercises. That was two years ago and my consoles have never left. We bought a few super gameboy's so they can take to those to their rooms if they want.

@Food4Dogs

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful, love this.

@lindsaygautier2780

Жыл бұрын

Love this too! As a soon-to-be neuropsychologist, I can also say that their are many studies which show that gaming is great not only for hand eye coordination but also for maintaining cognitive functioning! :)

@Adamant_Adam

Жыл бұрын

@@lindsaygautier2780 video games are also just a great tool for escapism. I can't get into books but I could get lost in a video game's story and world for hours. sometimes, you just want to forget your own boring life, and video games help a lot with that.

@lindsaygautier2780

Жыл бұрын

@@Adamant_Adam Yes, you are right! They are also a great hobby :) I enjoy playing video games too! For fun or even to relax, but it is nice knowing that my brain is working too :P

@-Radical.Ed-

Жыл бұрын

You are an angel! Videogames are so cool for the elderly and there are actually lots of researchs on people who had lost mobility with V.R's and started gaining in back or at least improving a lot by them. Hope we could make it a reality for all people that needs it.

My mother has recently been diagnosed with cancer, we are very close, and i found that the only times im not extremely down or overthinking, worrying about all the possible out comes, is when im diving deep into these games. Even if for a while its an escape. I felt maybe ive been a bit too invested, addicted even. But your video helped me to understand why perhaps im so fixated on video gaming lately. And i think just maybe your words will help me to not beat myself up so much for playing as often as i do. Im a new subscriber, but ive already watched 3 hrs of your videos! I really enjoy your outlook and taste in games! Thank you. I appreciate your experiences and your willingness to share them. You are one of the good ones, I wish you all the best.

@Food4Dogs

4 ай бұрын

Please do not beat yourself up over taking comfort in what is helping you at this difficult time. My best wishes.

I cried a little bit watching this video lol Also I've noticed that first entries in Atelier trilogies tend to be kind of somber as with Ayesha and Sophie both coping with loss at the start of the game. Going on adventures with them truly can be cathartic

This video meant more to me than I expected it to. I’m a 34 year old gamer and I live in an area where gaming is still very taboo and is an activity that people see as being ‘just for kids’. My family refuse to acknowledge or respect my hobby and it’s incredibly validating to hear somebody from my parents’ generation who gets it.

@stonehorn4641

2 жыл бұрын

Where are you from? I grew up in a town of 600 and they aren't that ridiculous

@Qubicle.

2 жыл бұрын

@@stonehorn4641 this. is. sparta(x2)!

@frog6054

2 жыл бұрын

Same. People judgement on gaming makes me have a low self esteem because I love gaming so much that my only wish in life is to have a lots of time for gaming but since gaming is view as something unproductive, I've been hating myself for loving it :(

@shinjid3705

2 жыл бұрын

let me guess, china?

@maxdelpo5578

2 жыл бұрын

VideoGames are the 8th art. Period. A lot of people are still blind and ignorant

This lady and her room is how I imagine millenial weebs would look in the 2070s. Such a wholesome channel!

@bacicinvatteneaca

2 жыл бұрын

Millennials will be mostly dead by 2070

@wintersong2266

2 жыл бұрын

@@bacicinvatteneaca All of humanity will be mostly dead in 2070.

@svenfruiti494

2 жыл бұрын

@@wintersong2266 not dead but suffering even more I think

@TheSlipperyNUwUdle

2 жыл бұрын

@@bacicinvatteneaca millennials are as young as 26. Lol we could still be alive in 2070. Assuming I’m alive that long, I’ll be a 76 year old millennial.

@bacicinvatteneaca

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSlipperyNUwUdle nope. 26 years old = born in 1995 = gen Y. Before that, there's gen X, and even earlier, millennials.

I listened to every second of your video. From all the ways you attempted to rid yourself of that PS3 that refused to leave you, it's certainly serendipitous that this video was recommended to me by KZread. I'm in the midst of trying to endure the aftermath of immense trauma, and currently struggling with my gaming identity (like, am I using gaming as escapism/avoiding my reality). Your storytelling was truly captivating and helped me look at my situation from a different perspective. It certainly made my day so much better and lets me think I can get through this difficult patch. I feel a little less alone in this moment and I look forward to watching your other videos.

Britta, as a gamer who has battled with trauma and grief for most of my life, I just want to say that you are an absolute treasure and it has been a joy hearing about your gaming journey. I am so glad your channel exists. X