Average age 64: older gamers form League of Legends team
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Computer games are not just
Computer games are not just for the young! A Taichung university has formed a League of Legends team just for those in their twilight years. The average age of the team members is 64. The young coach says she wants older people who are interested in games to have chances to enjoy them. We meet team stalwart Chiang Yi-shu, 66 years old, and hear how she went from being anti-computers to a dedicated gamer.
A League of Legends battle is underway. But look closer at the teams, and you see the contestants are all old enough to be grandparents. This team was formed at Hungkuang University and the average member age is 64.
When team member Chiang Yi-shu first saw the recruitment advert, she was attracted by the thought of learning new skills. She practices five hours a week, traveling from Taipei to Taichung just for training.
Chiang Yi-shu
Esports team member
I was both scared and happy when I first came across League of Legends. I thought, “Well, at least this is new knowledge for me.” I don’t give up. I’ve lived this long, how could I let a tiny obstacle like this defeat me?
Now 66, Chiang had once upon a time rejected computers. But after deciding to give them a try, she found computer games can bring older people lots of benefits.
Chiang Yi-shu
Esports team member
At first, oh, I really didn’t want to learn computers. Because I like interacting with real people. But after I checked it out a bit, I thought, “Hmm, this seems pretty good for our brains.” And using my hands like this, they stay quite flexible.
Ego
Esports team coach
She works harder than anybody. Because she spends more time training than any contestant I’ve seen. It’s already very unusual and precious that these older people are willing to play this game. So, seeing as they are willing, I think I should help them taste the joy of it.
The team recently sparred against a VTuber, a virtual reality streamer. Although they didn’t emerge victorious, they were inspired to work even harder and play better next time.
A League of Legends battle is underway. But look closer at the teams, and you see the contestants are all old enough to be grandparents. This team was formed at Hungkuang University and the average member age is 64.
When team member Chiang Yi-shu first saw the recruitment advert, she was attracted by the thought of learning new skills. She practices five hours a week, traveling from Taipei to Taichung just for training.
Chiang Yi-shu
Esports team member
I was both scared and happy when I first came across League of Legends. I thought, “Well, at least this is new knowledge for me.” I don’t give up. I’ve lived this long, how could I let a tiny obstacle like this defeat me?
Now 66, Chiang had once upon a time rejected computers. But after deciding to give them a try, she found computer games can bring older people lots of benefits.
Chiang Yi-shu
Esports team member
At first, oh, I really didn’t want to learn computers. Because I like interacting with real people. But after I checked it out a bit, I thought, “Hmm, this seems pretty good for our brains.” And using my hands like this, they stay quite flexible.
Ego
Esports team coach
She works harder than anybody. Because she spends more time training than any contestant I’ve seen. It’s already very unusual and precious that these older people are willing to play this game. So, seeing as they are willing, I think I should help them taste the joy of it.
The team recently sparred against a VTuber, a virtual reality streamer. Although they didn’t emerge victorious, they were inspired to work even harder and play better next time.
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