We started playing video games at an early age, but now senior citizens are playing them, and even competing. The Nintendo Wii has revolutionized the way we play video games and Nintendo has not only owned the kid’s market with the DS, but your grandparents as well.

One (apparently older) person, Bill Sjovall of Wallingford, Connecticut, told NBC30.com, “I like it. I enjoy it and I think it will gain interest and we’ll get a little league going Tuesday mornings or whatever.”

Health Net, an organization based in Connecticut is holding events for seniors in a center in Wallingford, CT. Sjovall is just one of the participants. A Health Net representative also told NBC30.com that this is exciting for them and are glad that they are bringing new life instead of just trying to provide them with insurance.

Health Net said they may be holding competitions at different centers to find the best virtual bowler. Maybe this means we will see more seniors at the next MLG tournament.

Millions of young gamers who have put down their Nintendo systems in disgust, horrified that they might be interested in something that old people now like, could not be reached for comment.

Source: nbc30.com

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