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Growing number of older adults playing video games

Growing number of older adults playing video games

NBC News7 days ago
There's a surprising trend in the U.S. video game industry - older Americans are getting in on the action. Recent data shows nearly half of all baby boomers play video games and many say mental stimulation is the top reason they've picked up the activity. NBC News' Savannah Sellers has the story.
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