Are You Too Old To Play FPS Games? (Like Apex Legends?)
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- Educational breakdown on Apex Legends & FPS games and age impact. We breakdown the impact of age and if you are simply too old.
We discuss some of the major factors that can be considered on "why" you are struggling.
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00:00 Are You Too Old To Play FPS Games
00:22 The Fast Answer
00:42 The Kids Are The Problem?
00:50 How To Keep Up & Age Discussion
01:08 Value Of Fundamentals
01:19 Your Health & Ambitions
02:08 Important Summary So Far
02:37 Positive Reality
03:57 What Does This All Mean?
05:01 Cannot Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
06:54 Importance Of Exercise & Your Body
10:29 The Bigger Picture
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Shoutout to all my fellow dinosaurs out there. We will come out on top!!
Bro you're only 32 😂
@@JackieLombardi Send this man to the retirement home 😂🤣🤣
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I am in my late 50's and play solo Apex everyday. It started with my kids dragging me into Minecraft, then Fortnite, then Apex. I have 7000 kills with Wattson, but have moved on to Crypto.
GOAT!!!
Goated
Call em OG😎 Original Gamer
Goat
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56 here; been playing for 2 years and having a blast. Sure I get kicked at times, but I have also done my share of kicking and love playing! Been playing games since the original Atari came out
You are what I aspire to be in 16;years 🫡
Mid 50s, started out with Space Invaders on Atari. Now get my butt kick by 11 year olds in Apex. Reaction time not what it use to be but still love playing it..
My dad’s pushing 60, we play every Sunday together. He gets smashed in my lobbies but has his moments.
Goat
@@akselisaloniemi9451 my goat for sure! 💙
Likewise...Im 57 and play with my Grand son regularly
37 with three children and straight beaming these little sweats
F no!
I’m 35, work a full time corporate job and still hits masters every other season
19 n struggle hardstuck plat :(
To be good at it? Yes.
nice 42 here, sometimes masters is working, mostly in the medium Dia Range. Biggest problem is to find a squad in this age range
37 and can't find good people to play with
all hail aim assist
I'm 40 & I've played video games all my life, got really into Titanfall 1/2 and transitioned over to Apex after accepting there wasn't going to be a Titanfall 3 😢. But I must admit Apex is really fun and I play almost everyday even if it's for a few rounds.
I’m in my 40’s and I just started playing Apex no lie I was going to quit cause I was talking on the mic and some kids said Damn.. how old are you?? 😂😂😂 I sincerely appreciate this video. Hey if there’s any OG gamers out there on PS5 want to run I’m down..
Coming from a 17 year old apex enjoyer, honestly theres a lot of better games out there than apex. If you truly love it you wont mind the challenge but compared to other games like fortnite etc the matchmaking doesn't strive towards new players. Apex keeps players in a cycle where you lose a crap ton but right at your breaking point you have a good game and then it repeats all over again to keep you "suffering"
Gen X here, 48 years old and still going strong. I've been playing Apex for a year and returned to computer gaming two years ago. I also play Fortnite with my two teenage sons, and it's great to share this activity with them, even though they are much better than I am.
I enjoy Apex and consider myself an average player. Balancing gaming with a full-time job, kids, a girlfriend, household responsibilities, and sports (football) means my gaming time is limited. Sometimes I miss playing with more mature gamers, but I occasionally meet friendly players in Apex. Thanks for your great videos, Dazs!
Been playing since Apex started, I'm 50 and started with my son to do with him. My first FPS game.
As an older "dust" gamer I really liked and appreciated this video, much love to my fellow oldies ❤️
You're never too old for anything.....except back flips, you will be too old for back flips sooner than you think.
Just gonna ignore genetics 😂 I’m 20 and I’m absolutely trash despite the 15k hours I have + the 4-6 hours I play everyday (used to be 8-12 hours btw) & the 30 mins to an hour of practice I do too on a daily basis. My skills decline suddenly & thats why I can’t improve. If you lack natural talent & genetics your just fcked before you’ve even started
64 years old, have been playing Apex, my first FPS game, since season 3 and play it every day. I tried a few others, didn't like them, too much looting, crafting, KB commands. Health problems: back, neck, shoulder, elbow, vision, reflexes, as a consequence of my age. Given my age I don't have much video gaming time left to throw into training, I'd rather enjoy the game, but I've certainly improved my skills. If you agree, I would suggest my CZcams channel, if not, delete the comment.
32 here and still grinding it out! Won’t stop till I can’t move lol
Same!!
Same!
and when they make it so you can play games with your mind, you will still carry on! 👍
No I'm 48 years, playng for about 3 yeras APex, and also plyed CS and other FPS. I have fun , I'm a medium player and will keep gaming until i die!
46 and im masters..
Upload the video. I want to see it
I'm 53 and love Apex legends
I’m 29 and just started playing apex recently 😂 imo you are never too old to play or do anything you want to do
Single father at 36 and solo to plat n diamond every season and made masters only twice Im a day 1 player. I did stop MnK around s13 tho. My back pillow is a lifesaver 😂
Why did you stop MnK? Just curious
@@CarlosMaldonado83 I bend sheet metal all day at work n my hands get torn up easily Basically I got lazy 😂
@@SithAssassin Makes sense 😂
Great video, I am 45 years old but I still game every day. I play a lot of games but FPS is the most fun to play. I just love Apex. Now I play with my son and I still beat him in a 1v1. So to everyone out there just keep playing.
Bro you shattered my reality when you said 32 was approaching dust, damn. But then made me feel a little better, but still sad.
How I felt, was using words of what others have said. Hopefully you know we ain’t dust yet! Still young bro!
@@Dazs 1000% Only as old as we feel homie!
I'm 47 been gaming my whole life. I switched from cod to apex in season 15 . I play nearly every day and have above a 1 kd .
I've been playing Apex Legends for the past four years. I'm 59 years old, so I'll never be as good as Faide or itzTimmy. But that's okay because I still love playing the game. Even if I'm always the one with the lowest kills, I still have a lot of fun.
I'm 29 now. I started gaming at 18, just built a PC, hopped on the 1st free game (Ghost Recon Phantoms) and ended up top 200 globally, playing in both the top two competitive clans (MRN and /V/). At 27 I joined Fortnite, very quickly secured myself as an amazing Zero Build player hitting the highest rank in the first week every season, and placing in Skin Cups and qualifying for cash cups. Now at 29yrs old, I've started learning Builds, and in two seasons I now completed in the FNCS opens (highest tournament) placing top 0.8% in EU. I've just learned of AimLabs and Voltaic and am working towards Jade. I do not feel slow, I do not feel outpaced by 16 yr olds, I feel at my prime honestly, with a lot more ceiling to go.
Goat. ❤
I'm 21, and I thought I was old. Thanks Dazs, it means a lot you making this!
Gtfo😂😂 no way you thought you were too old at TWENTY ONE😂😂😂
@@sechabatheletsane9784 bro these 12 year olds have been doing a number on me lately
I'm 29 and relatively new to Fortnite, where the average player gotta be 15 and pros wash out at 19. Still highest rank, competing, in my prime, more to go
Hahahahahahahah
Honestly I think the biggest thing going against older gamers is that they simply can't sink 6+ hours into grinding the game daily. And not to mention your mental can be so shot by the time you get on the game after work and other life responsibilities. Though I must admit having Solos back in Apex has been a god send; now I can play in peace without having to hear some kid with more ego than skill talking trash from his deathbox half the game.
Dude I love your vids man, i appreciate them cuz this video honestly woke me up and realized I needa get back on my workout grind again and to keep the body healthy and going, I been slacking for sometime now. Btw I’ll be 30 this year so couple years younger than you but your such a wise man fr. Thank you for this video Dazs! Keep em comin.
Turn 35 in June! Got heavy into Apex when i was 32, it came out when i was 29. Yeah, i totally agree.. I compare it to being a musician (which I am myself as well) and we know that professional musician's careers can last a lifetime. But it requires dedication and staying on top of your craft, ect. As for a more physical sport, I mean just look at golf.. you got the champions tour, those guys play well into old age at a pro level. That sport requires unbelievable precision.. Anyway, great topic for a video Dazs!
Fantastic video btw. Love your stuff
55yo here, played with ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Amiga, Atari and PC. Been on and off of Apex, played a lot seasons 4 to 14, my best is 8 kills and 2k damage but stopped playing because I felt that I just couldn't keep up with the skill level (and cheaters) but still watch a lot. Thanks @Dazs for bringing up the subject of older people gaming.
Just gained a new sub currently 23 with a 1 year old, love your opinion on this makes me really think more about gaming even though I don’t play as much no more and you should try some breathing techniques just got a little familiar with tai chi and so far my well being has been better but I’m saying this for games like apex can put a little stress on the body when your heart rate increases, you get surprised by an enemy, or you tense up too much trying to aim better it’s those little changes that make a big difference good luck to you on your journey brotha
When I was 46 I was playing competitively in PUBG Mobile on a team called “Gold” in Bali. We played live tournaments, allot in malls. Nowadays I play Combat Master on my iPad. I’m 50. My reaction time etc is as fast as it’s ever been, maybe even better.
Best wishes on your fitness journey. I believe in you
One thing you didn't touch on is what the stress of playing a highly competitive game like apex does to you. Maybe it's just me but when I'm in a crazy fight my heart rate spikes and pounds like crazy. The stress causes your sympathetic nervous system (your fight or flight response) to kick in, which over time causes high blood pressure, and eventually could cause a heart attack, stroke, CHF, a pulmonary embolism etc. I'm wondering if we'll see a massive uptick in heart disease in a few years
I found this video inspiring. I will continue to work hard to improve. It's hard bc sometimes I feel like am overzealous for my own good. And I don't always know where enemies will be positioned.
I'm 28 and have also being playing guitar my whole life...arthritis is one of my biggest fears
I am 43 and playing Apex from day 1 till this day :) i am proud old gamer man :)
Didnt know you or your channel but youtube knows my age i guess :D
Great Video, awesome mindest and really important points you said while although sharing the struggles of it.
Thanks for reminding me of the basics.
Just turned 40, play with my 18 year old whenever i can. I love apex, no other game has the movement and gunplay and powers that apex does. I don't care if im "hard stuck plat". This game is the best thing ive played since Halo OG. Yes im on console and donr care.
I remember when i was early into learning rocket league, i found a dude in his thirties learning mechanica as well. To begin with, he was a few ranks above me.
Within like a month i had found and learnt new mechanics and was a higher rank than him. I do think that age genuinely factors in a lot and i wont lie it's a bit scary to me?
Going to be 42 this year, and I’ve been playing Apex on and off since season 2-3. My biggest issue with gaming In general (but it’s not a bad thing by any means) is when I starts having kids. My son just turned 4 this year and my daughter will be 3. It’s tough playing competitive gaming with two toddlers let me tell you😓 I wish I could be online more but with work and kids, it’s big challenge. But I think I’ll always be a gamer, just not so much as I used to✊🏽
This is not the video that I was expecting. At all! I feel like you were talking about ME! The ENTIRE TIME! From the kids, desk job, the gym, and when you started playing fps games. Funny... I guess there is nothing new under the sun. 🙂 great vid btw! 🙏🏻
52 and a few matches everyday.. constantly getting smacked but still so much fun. Used to play Apex with my kids but they got tired of hearing dad say "res me, res me!"
41 here and been gaming since the 8bit days. i love fps games and Apex but dang it can be really tough, especially when i also have to deal with high ping but i still keep on trucking. thanks for this vid Dazs it really spoke to me!
51 here. Had never played an FPS game until I started with Apex 2 & a half years ago. Also, I had never played M&K until then. I had a lot to learn & I'm still learning but I enjoy it. I know I will not have the mechanical skills of younger players but I've learned to try to play smarter. Basically, don't play like an Octane main...lol.
29 now... Been playing FPS since Halo 1 when i was in 5th grade me and my little brother would enjoy it so much. Every now and then we would do a four-person free-for-all to 200 kills. Most times my little brother would come in first, I would be second, my mom third and most times my dad would have been last funny enough. My little brother used to always sneak up behind my dad and melee him in the back and kill him then my dad would say " fight me like a man from the front" lol my parents never really played video games so controlling the sticks was always confusing. 😂 fun times
I’m 46 and coming back to Apex after a long lapse….the struggle is real. I only get on once kids are in bed so I maybe get a couple hours a night if I’m lucky, and even then, depends on how awake I’m feeling cos more often than not I’m tired and not at my best in terms of alertness. Apex is a fast game with so many interactions and a high TTK so it does feel very difficult most nights (and matchmaking really does not help as there’s no real “safe” space to gradually ease in and see some real improvements). I still do somewhat have an improvement mindset in Apex and I consume alot of content while I work from from home (yours especially) but as above, putting in meaningful practice is hit and miss. I’m kinda at peace now that I’m never gonna “git gud” at Apex as the needle always moves in terms of skill level - I WILL improve, but not enough to keep up. I just wish the game wasn’t so punishing ALL the time. I seem to always get similarly low skilled teammates and then face very good players (often in 3 stacks) and it’s extremely hard to coordinate 3 randoms of lower skill. I can contribute very effectively on the rare occasion I get some decent teammates who can hold their own and allow me time and space to play around them.
Thank you for discussing a niche but very relevant topic. I have 160hrs in Apex and totally suck at it. Never won a single Trios, ever. I was better at FPS in my younger age playing UT & Quake. But Apex is what clears my mind after a long day at work. I'm mature enough to realize it's about having fun; not min/maxing, following the meta, or win rates.
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I'm old and love to play.
i'm 47 and reached 2 times masters , i saw the whole evolution of gaming from atari times when graphics where dots lol , gaming for life
Me: "Oh look, a video by Dazs on if you're too old to play FPS? He's balanced and mindful in his takes. this should be interesting"
Me down the video: "Fuck. That went dark and existential real quick"
37yo mobile gamer here... 😅
Started following you when Apex mobile came out but stuck around even after it "sunset". I used to PC game but 500$+ to game became unrealistic for me so I switched to mobile a few years back. And like you, got into FPS games a few years ago... 👍
I'm 28 and will forever love video games 💜
Dazs referencing Film Theory peak
Hey Dazs, great video as usual.
You talk about the physical health but what about the mental health especially when you get 'brosser' (violated) by predators when i am a 'breds' (rookie) player.
I've seen so many friends'personalities changed. Weekends are now like mondays. ... Going to toilet halfway... i have even seen balls rolls!!!
We'll Dazz, I had been wondering about this myself. I have a few years on you. Still enjoy fps like apex. To give little background. I played pro cs about 23 years ago. And was wondering If i could still keep up, whit the younger lads. I recently kicked it into high diamond in apex. And tho my aim/movement/fliks Are not ,het they used to be, i can still keep. I think a large part of this is due to game sence and expierence. I have noticed that for the most part, my younger pears. Lose sight on whats going on around them, stratagy. Even go into tunnel vision on a current fight. This is a tip for any one that plays competive. Always think a few steps ahead, untill it becomes second nature, might be a bit difficult at first. Since there is so much info to process at any second of apex. But if you stick to it, you'll notice drastic improment over time. And that feeling of outsmarting your openent never gets old. Sorry for rambling on. But wanted to give a view of a older vertran player. That played pro lvl at the very beginning of what was considerd to be pro gaming. Keep up the good work my dude!! Love your vids
I love the old N64 Donkey Kong sound track in the background. My man!!
I also started late on fps games(25-26) and now I'm 30, and I feel like apex is doing me a favor, having to learn, and practise my reflexes, eye hand coordination and brain. I wish I only had more time to go to the gym.
I'm 39, 3 young kids, been playing fps since really cs 1.6. Been hooked on apex for a few years now and recently have roped in my wife and father-in-law who's in his 60's. He hasn't played video games in really 20 years. We play a few nights a week and man we don't win a lot but the memories we are making are incredible.
Wow your voice had me thinking you were in your late teens or early 20s
Yeah yeah, that is me!! ☠💀💀💀💀💀💀☠💀☠
I'm 67, and my teenage son got me to play Apex as my first fps in S5. He's since moved on to other games, but I've carried on playing along with my 58 year old pal on a very casual basis (~2 hours twice, sometimes 3 times a week). We are genuinely poor even if we've improved, but we have a bit of fun and a chat.
I like this has come up as a topic and it's great to see so many responses from folks my age and even older. I've always thought of gaming like other sports. If you want to be 'great' you need to start young and for us older folks gaming didn't exist in its current form 30+ years ago when we were young. I think there are natural talents and exceptions to the rule but generally it's harder when you didn't grow up playing these games.
In my 30s now, I still enjoying gaming, might can't play everyday because I have more responsibilities but I still find time to game,when I want too, as long as it's fun to me,I'll keep gaming.
32 years old, been playing FPS games online since 2002 playing Battlefield 1942 casually and competitively, people around my age and even a bit older were there for the beginning of competitive online FPS gaming, and it became an integral part of our lives, its a culture, and it will always be special to us, and people who think there's some maximum age, or discriminate, are likely just kids who will find out sooner than later when they are 30+ still playing FPS games.
Oh, phew! I was worried I'd have to quit playing Apex because some 32-year old whippersnapper said I was too old. Glad he says I'm GTG still. 😂 50+ here! Been playing FPS since the beginning. I'm never going pro, but I can still have fun (which is the point).
My first online fps was Tactical Ops: Assault on Terror ..... 5 years of that crap. Then hard CS:S and then Insurgency
What you got?
I'm 59 and I still play Apex, which is my favorite game, a few days a week. No, I'm not very good at all but I do have my moments. I've played from late season 1 when Blackout died and needed to find a new game.
I've played games all my life - our house was the first in the neighborhood who's parents bought an Atari system when it came out in the 1970s. Been playing games ever since.
Just turned 33 and was just thinking about this the other day, whether I was getting too old for this. Still solo to D3 every season. My first online FPS was Battlefield 1
I wouldn't say being old is the problem, its that the younger kids coming into the gaming scene use more of these features that we see as unfair or cheating and refuse to give in to like supergliding for example or neo strafing or kids who will use a cronus so they can get the extra edge to get that top rank, I've always challenged myself in fps games so i understand the urge to do these things but I've never given in to the urges if i can't achieve it through hardwork and dedication I'll simply take a step back and try another approach. But in general apex like fortnite isn't your standard Fps the main focus is shooting yes but their are so many other factors that give you the edge over others who are dead accurate mainly being movement. There's very few scenarios where game knowledge in Apex can outplay someone who can simply out maneuver or out shoot you due to "unfair advantages" the best solution is just to find a more vanilla fps which there aren't many of right now that are decent
I'm 44. I play with my kids (13 & 10) daily. I started playing FPS games online back in 1999 with Unreal Tournament. Stopped playing for a while and got back into with COD BO1 and played COD until BO4 (quite COD due their monetization practices) and that happened to be when Apex released. I haven't played another game since.
Turning 21 in October and I felt too old.
Mid-40s, low diamond player. I'm about at my peak without a squad. Cost of being older is having to solo queue a lot... which sucks.
Am I older than Daz? Yes. Am I any good at apex? No. Is there a correlation between the two? No.
Good video Daz! I’m 30 been playing video games since I was like 8 nonstop even through high school stay up on school night till 4am and go to school and I’m still like that but losing my reaction speed does scare me because I’m a competitive person but it’s weird because I sucked at apex but now I’m way better from me like 5 to 3 years ago I’m 100x better than I was then even tho now I’m 30 but I mean look at guys like summit he’s over 30 and still destroying people In games so idk might just depend on like reps on playing games consistently or taking breaks but taking breaks for me helps me so much if I play a fps like apex and sweaty ranked all the time I’ll start getting worse and worse if I playing for weeks straight but if I take like 3 days off I come back and I don’t miss and I’m at my max level of skill very weird
And I used to be hard stuck D4 but now I’ve hit masters and got pred even tho I would think I would get worse the older I get but I feel like I’m getting better and better
You’re a hero for making this video.
(Disclaimer: This isn’t about me, im not seeking attention and no ‘woe is me stuff’ going on here: I have a good life. I want to back your points because I feel you’re absolutely right: people who’s first fps was Goldeneye need to hear everything you said. I feel the ageism in the apex community can actually be detrimental to mental health)
I’m old as the f word. (I don’t wanna share my age but I am older than you dude. like …. Older.)
I’m decent at the game, actually kinda good, not the best but a lot of teammates that I randomly match up with make fun of me cause my voice is clearly not 20 years old….
I have 2 children and a wife; they are my world. As a lot of comments I’ve seen here, my schedule doesn’t permit anything other than solo queing. Also I’m disabled from a spinal infection 3 years ago. (Disabled as in federal student loans forgiven and handicap parking and mobility devices…. Ive had 5 spinal surgeries.)
These randoms make fun of me until I outperform them and clutch up.
My Surgeon actually tells me to play more Apex. Literally, Actually, those words came out of their mouth. it helps my hands not drop shit all over the house and stay functional. It also helps with severe chronic pain issues.
If I take a week off there is glass everywhere on the floor when I do dishes because my hands lose coordination due to ulnar nerve issues and I drop things. Playing games as you get older can actually help with serious arthritis if, exactly as you said, you work out even just what youre able to and use proper form. Games can actually fight against neuroplasticity.
My point of this obnoxious text-wall is if you’re over whatever age it is that you think disqualifies you from the game please don’t let anyone in this very ageist community tell you you that you’re finished.
(Sorry for going off but I I applaud you for addressing this. It’s very important to people who are part of the accessible community as well and needs to be said.)
Did they somewhere along the lines change the name of RSI to osteoarthritis?
I'm 39 atm, and while I don't feel overall too old for FPS (I play Hunt, Arena Breakout Infinite and others that allow for experience, decision making etc to dictate the flow) but I do sometimes feel too old for Apex specifically. As more time passes, and people get better, I see more and more a trend towards erratic, adhd movement, especially with younger people pushing for that style of gameplay and its difficult to keep up vs a 16 year old in the game.
I'm 38 was 34 when I started playing Apex but I've played games my whole life. I have solod to Master in Arenas twice and once in BR. I have a 2.75 KD currently and have 10k kills on Loba and all her badges (20bomb, 4K). All while working full time. There is no age limit to anything you really put your mind to. Use doubters as fuel. Do what makes you happy.
33 and usually players my age are the better ones. We grew up on cod
32. Solo player
I came back for Solos only, i stopped play apex in October last year (2023). I'm just tired of having to carry two potatoes every game.
Solos is such a blessing for me , carrying people for decades, I'm sick of it.
Ok,ok I'm 51 and I do believe I pretty much suck at Apex. Still fun so still playing. But answer this for me, is there no match making in solos? I keep going up against Preds and Masters, witch I am not. Anyone enlighten me?
I’m 37 and play apex a lot. I love the finals too. I have friends who dislike the twitchy ness of the finals which I get but I still like learning and trying new things.
39yo here, started 4 years ago with apex after only playing games like Diablo, Path of Exile, WoW, etc.
My aim was.....beyond bad, if someone jumped in front of me i began to aim the jump while he already was back walking and shooting at me....and now? I reached Diamond and Master several times, moving to 10k kills on my main, nearly 30k kills on account and got the feeling i am getting still better day by day
I am born 88' and i play FPS games from 2000s. I really can't say that my skill changed even if i was in doubt multiple times. Month ago i had really bad experience in Apex Legends which forced me start playing one very old game called Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory. I played that game from 2004-2019, almost every day (etpro mod). I was adjusting on first day, the second day i realized that i am same player as before. The only problem i saw is that i can't play for more than 4 hours. Which is not strange because i play full time job. Combining gaming with hard work led me to a problem with back pain, last 2 years i was in therapy 4 times.
I still think my cognitive abilities are about the same as before, but i get tired of gaming quickly.
No server browser means you can't really make friends. The SBMM which puts you with bad teammates means you won't make friends, not being able to chat without getting banned means you won't make friends. Initially I had 20+ friends online in this game, now I have 1 if I'm lucky. I recently joined some ranked games with someone I met a while ago but didn't really stay in touch with. We played ranked (we're all Master level players) and his friend kept dying and blaming me, so after 3 games they left my lobby and found a different third. I just removed him from my friends list because I'm not about this toxic stuff.
Then there's the other issue of SBMM and aim assist/controller players in PC lobbies. I grew up in a time where games required skill. You got stomped on by someone who grinded the game and it made you want to get better to do the same. Learning skills, maps, strats took time and effort. These days most people sit on their beanbag and let aim assist take the wheel for them. There's hardly any skill expression when I'm watching controller clips, just some guy on rails that's getting the computer lock on dialed in. Either way, I'm not about that life, if a 30+ year old can make it to Master as a solo ranked player on MnK, then so should most kids, but everyone wants the rewards these days without putting in the grind.
I’m 42, and I’ve been playing since Season 12. I got to max Prestige recently. Although, I haven’t gotten to the highest ranks because I don’t grind ranked that much, I am usually the one at the end that has to clutch up because my younger counterparts rush in.
Surprising, I haven’t run into serious carpal tunnel issues, maybe soreness once or twice a year. I am usually playing everyday. Unfortunately, I will have to travel soon. But I love playing Apex. And I have always loved playing video games since Atari and NES.
The true decline doesn't really show up until around age 55 (hand eye coordination, reaction time etc... Of course when it comes to physical sports and O2/max you're already over the hill to play in any real competitive/pro sports).
Although you're still young for golf. 😏
@@johnnopeyy4129decline? 😂 im 20 & my skills decline every 3 weeks after I improve & this has been going on since I was born, any activity with a skill gap I suddenly lose my skills at them. I haven’t a good game in a month now because my skills have fell off so hard, guess thats punishment for peaking last season
47 here, been playing fps games since wolfenstein 3d came out, my average reaction time is still 180ms and my kd in apex when i quit was 5.88, i would be better if i could still hear footsteps but i lost about 60db in my hearing, still topfragging in xdefiant at around a 3kd consistent, lack of practice and gametime has been a bigger factor in loss of my skills then age or hearing loss
As someone approaching my 30s, i do worry that soon my hands just wont work well enough to play anymore. For context, i have onset arthritis in both hands because of my job and probably from playing controller since i was like 4.
I play at a high level still, i hit the highest rank in most FPS games but i can already feel myself falling behind.
I haven't been able to move away from a default controller because i just cannot get used to, nor do I have the time to learn on the newer controllers with back paddles and stuff. Getting older sucks 😂
Fire ♨now 🌟💗
Never to old to game, I started gaming on the Atari then every console up until now.
I’m 50 and play with my 9 year old. I play ranked solo usually to Plat or Diamond then stop depending on the season and what I have going on IRL. I have fun and really that’s what I’m playing for.
Is that a white final mouse?
im 36 and still hitting masters. but i feel like im getting more inconsistent compared to back in the days.
Im 39, i dont have great movement but years of CSGO and such gives me a pretty good positioning. I have solid aim and can handle myself well in most situations. I got up to Masters and thats my peak, i dont have the time or energy, patience, etc with work, kids, wife, etc to grind a game to get to that next level.
Age is mostly an issue with the mind. Your priorities change, i mean yes of course some peoples bodies break down but assuming no catastrophic accidents and taking care of yourself most people can stay at the top if they were there before. Perfect example is Fernando Alonso right now in F1. Hes 42 and driving a mid range car, and hes still getting on the podium.
Finally, the muscles crap, lean vs big etc is totally bunk in this regard. Majority of the movement is in your fingers and wrist, where muscle size will have next to no impact. Yes you also move your arm a bit but its minor and not a speed focused aspect. Stick to what you know my guy, anecdotes degrade your argument. This is the fist video of yours i was like "wtf am i watching" some good advice in here for sure, but sprinkled in with bro science and misinformation ruins the whole episode.
😏Nice video all the way around 🥰😏
Arthritis?? I’m 50 - I don’t have arthritis…. I’m just bad at the game hahaha
The problem with casual dad‘s playing this game is that the matchmaking makes every match a championship competitive match you can never just relax
38, start to play Apex in 35 mb, feels ok in compare with my memories from CS 1.0 and quake 1-3 times
Man I love shooters and will always play them I’m 23 btw and the dragon ball reference was awesome rip toriama
I won an Apex game about 20 mins ago, I'm 48. I play SC2 (nearly gold), Apex, as well as Manor lords, Endless Legends at the moment. Oh, also played Tenchu 4 today. If fact, all I do is game 😂. Still, I have a partner who constantly remind me I should play consoles, as I neglect them. ❤
Dbz reference hell yeah haha
i'm 40 YO still playing Apex and shitting on kids half my age! 😅😂