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I'm 43. Very sad to say that my gaming habits, enthusiasm, and perspectives have changed, but I'm also glad to report that I do at least still maintain my gaming hobby.

For me, I think as I've gotten older, gaming has proportionately become less impressive, less exciting, and less compelling. I've been playing since I was about 6. My first console was a brand new Intelevision when I was 8 back in the early 80s.

I've told myself that I do not want to stop though. I feel like I need to keep the torch lit, that if I gave in and gave up that I'd be leaving something important about myself behind.

So, I still play. BUT, the time I spend playing and the number of games I get (or get into) is tapering off. I often have to force myself to play. It's ironic a little because now that I'm an adult I can have a big collection, different consoles, and play as much as I want. But the want-to is fading rapidly as I get older.
It just isn't like the old days anymore, but there is a light and it never goes out.