Canis Lupus
12-05-2003, 02:05 AM
Well kids, don't let your grampa see your Xbox!
Increasing numbers of over 60s are picking up joysticks to play video games, says a games company.
Nicknamed "grey gamers", they are buying the more diverse games around, like strategy and historical titles.
"Because of the breadth of games now with more universal appeal, they are more enjoyable and social these days," said Codemasters' Richard Eddy.
The next time someone whups your sorry ass at Warcraft III, be careful who you cuss - it may be your grandma taking some time off her LAN party at the home for the elderly!
Full details here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3287891.stm).
Increasing numbers of over 60s are picking up joysticks to play video games, says a games company.
Nicknamed "grey gamers", they are buying the more diverse games around, like strategy and historical titles.
"Because of the breadth of games now with more universal appeal, they are more enjoyable and social these days," said Codemasters' Richard Eddy.
The next time someone whups your sorry ass at Warcraft III, be careful who you cuss - it may be your grandma taking some time off her LAN party at the home for the elderly!
Full details here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3287891.stm).