It seems Nintendo's opinions on older folks wanting to play games may not totally be without merit. While chances are should you shove a DS in front of your grandparent's face and demand they play, you'd only receive a puzzled look before said grandparent went back to their game of bridge, this new study shows that it's likely your grandparent already owns the DS and game, and is playing bridge online.This new study, conducted by PopCap Games, shows that 66% of the estimated 150 million consumers that play casual games are over the age of 50. The study shows that these new breed of casual gamers enjoy playing titles daily for a mental workout, stress relief, and even pain distraction. We know shouting "brew" at our DS at the top of our lungs is a painful distraction all its own.
[Via Joystiq]
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10-06-2006 @ 1:11PM
knot_U said...
Ahhh, the "BLUE" jokes, that brings back memories...good times, good times.
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10-06-2006 @ 4:56PM
mykie said...
@1 knot U
yes, the memories...where have the months gone? :P
There are a number of great Popcap games for the PC that would translate perfectly to the Wii. Bejeweled, Diner Dash, Heavy Weapon, Insaniquarium, Zuma. If they were all moderately priced, they'd all be excellent purchases through Virtual Console.
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10-07-2006 @ 10:06AM
Michael said...
BREW! Yeah, agreed, the blue jokes are great. Is there a YTMND for blue jokes yet? If not, there needs to be! Oh, and has anybody figured out how to say it and get it to register every time yet? Just curious. . .
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10-08-2006 @ 2:11PM
Mick said...
Looks like Grandma is showing a wii too much leg if you ask me. My eyes, my eyes, the goggles, they do nothing!
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10-08-2006 @ 7:22PM
Moogle said...
"While chances are should you shove a DS in front of your grandparent's face and demand they play, you'd only receive a puzzled look"
Nope, my grandmother spent all morning playing Kirby's Canvas Curse and Sudoku on Brain Age. I'll be getting her a DS for christmas. Maybe one for my mom too, or a Wii.
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