Computer games for retirement – casual games for us!

Believe it or not, one of the most attractive markets for video games is not teenagers or young men, it is us retirees!

Who would have thought that active adults would be part of the video game revolution…? One of the growth areas in video games is what they call “casual games”, that is, PC-based games that non-gamers can pick up in a matter of minutes and play on the simplest of equipment.

The emphasis in casual games is on fun, rather than realistic graphics. Unlike violence, casual games are suitable for the whole family. Some are old favorites like Pac Man and poker. Games that were previously played with pen and paper, like Soduku, are now online, and there are plenty of new strategy and mystery games heading our way.

Broadband Internet makes it possible to have a great online gaming experience. You can buy a game online for around $20. Often you can try before you buy. You can also visit portals like Yahoo Games, pogo.com, MSN Games, and WildTangent for a wide variety of casual games. Look for new things to come from innovative sites like iWin.com and MostFun.com.

If you want to combine some exercise with your gaming, invest in a Nintendo Wii. You’ll need a console, but you can get some exercise with Nintendo sports games. It is a great activity for groups of friends and family gatherings. The next thing you know, they’re setting up skateboard parks in retirement communities. After all, we are young at heart!