Does Gaming Fight Loneliness? A New 73,000-Person UK Study Says It’s Complicated
A large new study challenges the “lonely gamer” stereotype — but doesn’t hand gaming a simple win either We’ve written before about the honestly-mixed research…
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Should You Subscribe? A Guide to Gaming Subscription Services
One monthly fee, hundreds of games — here’s how it actually works If buying games one at a time feels like a lot to commit…
Quick Reflexes at Any Age
What research says about games, hand-eye coordination, and attention Reaction time and hand-eye coordination naturally slow a little with age — it’s one of the…
Social Gaming Communities for Seniors
Building friendships online — practically speaking In Gaming as a Way to Stay Connected, we covered why gaming with others can be genuinely good for…
The Rise of Seniors in Esports
Competitive gaming has an age limit — and seniors keep breaking it Esports — competitive, tournament-style video gaming — has a reputation as a young…
What Is Rocket League? A Beginner-Friendly Look at “Soccer with Rocket Cars”
Everything you need to know to give it a try You may have heard the name lately — a team of seniors is representing the…
Not Just for Kids: Gaming as a Way to Stay Connected
What research says about games, loneliness, and staying in touch Loneliness is one of the most common — and most under-discussed — challenges of getting…
Choosing the Best Video Games for Seniors
Real recommendations, organized by mood Our other guides cover what to play on and why gaming is good for you. This one is simpler: actual…
Can Video Games Help Keep Your Mind Sharp?
What the research actually says about gaming and brain health It’s a fair question: does playing a game on a screen actually do anything for…
Getting in the Game
A beginner’s guide to video game systems for seniors Welcome to the Silver Fox Gamers Association! If you’re curious about video games but don’t know…