Passionate about games regardless of age, many “gamer tools” have been honored by Guinness World Records
The game industry is growing very rapidly, games Now it’s not just about playing “innocuously” but also to relieve stress and get a lot of income.In particular, elderly gamers initially choose the game as the joy of old age, but often create a lot of good. some have even attracted hundreds of thousands of fans and been honored by Guinness.
Hamako Mori (Gamer Grandma), 92 years old
Ms. Hamako Mori, born in 1930, is a YouTuber and e-sports player from Japan. She is known as the “Grandma of Gamers”, having played video games for over 40 years. Her YouTube channel was launched in 2015, at first, she posted up to four videos a month.
Ms. Mori was praised for her age-defying gaming skills and became a internet phenomenon. In May 2020, she was recognized by Guinness as “World’s Oldest Gaming YouTuber” at the age of 90 with the following titles: Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V), Call of Duty, Dauntless and Dark Souls 3.
“After living this long, I feel more than ever that playing games for such a long time was the right choice. I’m really enjoying my life – it’s so rosy”- Ms. Mori confided to the media from Guinness World Records.
Shirley Curry, 86 years old
Often referred to as “Skyrim Grandma” by her fans, Shirley Curry (born 1936) is not only a good gamer but also a popular YouTuber with a YouTube channel of nearly 1 million subscribers. She worked as a secretary at a candy factory and worked for a few years at Kmart.
Being taught by her son how to play Civilization II in 1996, a nearly 90-year-old female gamer also joined the game world. In 2011, she also opened her own YouTube channel to post gaming videos. The elderly female gamer is so loved that, when the community petitioned to include her in the next installment of the series, producer Bethesda Softworks promised her to play a character in The Elder Scrolls VI.
In early 2022, Mrs. Curry suffered a stroke while sleeping and partially forgot how to play the game. However, she is slowly recovering and still feels hopeful.
Doreen Fox
Doreen Fox has been playing games since the ’80s on her nephew Gareth’s Nintendo. After two strokes in 2008, she believes that the game helps her continue to live and thrive.
Some of the games that Ms. Doreen Fox likes include Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty. In addition to games, she also enjoys knitting and gardening.
Scott Smith, 56 years old
Mr. Scott “SirScoots” Smith (born 1966) is one of the most prominent faces in the industry and was honored in the “Lifetime Achievement” category at the 2019 Esports Awards. Host, analyst, and veteran gamer with over 16 years of Esports experience.
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