‘Grandgamers’ Play GTA IV

05 Jan 2010 at 11:59:34 by Andy Alderson

A recent poll has revealed that some elderly gamers enjoy a bit of the old ultraviolence in Grand Theft Auto IV.

The poll, conducted by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, found that 18 per cent of over 60s regularly play video games and that, interestingly, six per cent of those gamers had tried Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV.

The most popular console for the 'grandgamers' is the DS, with one in three of over 60s gamers preferring it, followed by the Wii, then the Xbox 360 and finally the PS3 which was deemed too expensive by 87 per cent of respondents.

The top ten games for OAPs:

Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training (28%)
Professor Layton and Pandora’s Box (27%)
Wii Sports (26%)
Mario Kart (24%)
Wii Sports Resort (22%)
Animal Crossing (21%)
Tiger Woods (19%)
The Sims (18%)
Fifa 2010 (13%)
Legend of Zelda (11%)

We like the idea of the elderly wreaking havoc on the mean streets of Liberty City and find ourselves wondering if they indulge in any trash talking online.

“See those houses? That was all fields when I were a lad. You don't know you're born.”

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