I wonder if the "Aging Gamer" described is the title is really a gamer, i.e. someone passionate about videogames, or just some kind of consumerist who only keep

I wonder if the "Aging Gamer" described is the title is really a gamer, i.e. someone passionate about videogames, or just some kind of consumerist who only keeps up with whatever is marketed towards him or her. I play videogames, but I can't call myself a gamer. Maybe I was back when I had free time to practice fighting games, and played competitively. Maybe I was a gamer when I played a bunch of niche titles, regardless of genre. Maybe I was a gamer when I collected rare games and hardware. I'm certainly not a gamer now though. I think about the decline of time I spend on gaming. A lot of it comes down to not having enough time (with a full time job and other interests I didn't have when I was younger), but I'll make time for the right game. I think the article jives with this, but I'm not sure if this is specific to gaming. It reminds me of a similar article I read on here a few years ago that talked about how after a certain age, people stop seeking out new music as well.