Aging

In Real Life

Will Video Games Age Gracefully?

3:20AM March 2, 2011 | Mike Fahey

Commenter EcksJay22 wonders if video games will hold up as well as the classic films of yesteryear in today’s Speak-Up on Kotaku. More »


News

Science Makes Old Mice Young Again

6:30AM November 30, 2010 | Mike Fahey

You’re older than you’ve ever been and now you’re even older, unless you’re one of the lucky mice participating in a recent study that’s partially reversed age-related degeneration, resulting in stronger, sharper brains and larger, more virile testicles. More »


Why Games Should Have A Few More Senior Moments

5:00AM November 1, 2009 | Owen Good

In video games, senior citizens are largely stereotyped NPCs. Rare is the kind of game like Metal Gear Solid 4, with a truly aged, playable protagonist. Can games create more roles for the elderly? Should they? More »