Agnes, TikTok The man known to millions as the Epic Gamer Grandma has died at the age of 78. Across TikTok and other video social media, older gamers are gaining attention and large followings, and Epic Gamer Grandma reflected a broader shift in the community. As the industry ages, the people who grew up playing games are also aging. Older gamers are no longer outliers. They are starting to form a core part of the player base. And some of them even become influential people.
It started out as a casual gaming video for families, but soon viewers around the world were regularly watching Epic Gamer Grandma play games from a variety of genres. The content creator has amassed more than 2.4 million followers on TikTok and nearly 860,000 followers on Instagram, attracting an audience that appreciates her passion and obvious enjoyment of video games. Fans have watched her play a variety of titles, from epic RPGs such as: Skyrim to minecraft and Social phobia.
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Agnes, known as the Epic Gamer's Grandma, has passed away.
In the months before her death, Agnes' health declined rapidly due to complications from chronic illness and a severe stroke, information that her family shared publicly with the community. The Epic Gamer grandmother never fully recovered after being hospitalized last October, and died on December 21 with her grandson Culsance holding her daughter Pauline's hand. On her social media accounts, fans are saying goodbye to the Epic Gamer Grandma, honoring her legacy and thanking her for the times of joy she brought to her viewers.
Agnes wasn't the only senior gamer to reach viral status and gain a large following, and her success highlights the growing trend of older creators thriving on social media. Many people are familiar with Shirley “Skyrim Grandma” Curry, who has amassed over 1.3 million subscribers during her time playing. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim For over 10 years. Curry production stopped Skyrim A video from September in which she said she wasn't having fun anymore. She previously revealed that she was tired of running her YouTube channel and wanted to spend her time pursuing other hobbies.
GrndpaGaming is another senior content creator with 2.5 million followers on TikTok and 1.4 million followers on YouTube. The Vietnam veteran, a former U.S. Navy diver, has also acquired impressive marksmanship skills, which he regularly shows off while playing games such as: Fortnite, Battlefield, Warhammer 40K Space Marineand PUBG. His clips regularly attract viewers who are fascinated by his real-life experience and digital gaming prowess.
Hamako Mori, who is currently retired, turned 90 years old in 2020, and there is also an international example of being listed in Guinness World Records as the world's oldest gaming YouTuber. This Japanese gamer started playing video games with the Cassette Vision console in 1981 and also participated in esports. Before retiring, Mori enjoyed the following titles: GTA 5, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Final Fantasy, and Dragon Quest.
