“Age is just a number for this 88-year-old gaming sensation,” Guinness World Records wrote while sharing a video of Gamer Grandpa on Facebook.
An 88-year-old man has made it into the Guinness World Records (GWR) list by winning the title of ‘oldest gaming streamer (male)’. GWR posted a video on Facebook that captures the man’s journey in his own words and shows him streaming while playing video games.
“Age is just a number for this 88-year-old gaming sensation! Meet the oldest gaming streamer (male),” GWR wrote. In the clip, Yang Binglin, affectionately known as ‘Gamer Grandpa,’ discusses his gaming hobby, which earned him a world record, and mentions his friends from all over the world.
Yang Binglin’s advice to young gamers:
In a conversation with GWR, Yang Binglin advised youngsters to ‘prioritize their responsibilities before indulging in gaming’. He shared that he began gaming as a hobby in 1996 after his retirement, having spent his earlier years in scientific research and engineering related to oil and gas drilling in southern Sichuan.
How did his family react to him being a gamer?
Yang Binglin told GWR that his family has no objection to his gaming habits. His grandson, Yang Yihuan, mentioned, “Although he hasn’t extensively traveled, games have served as a window for him to understand diverse cultures, histories, and scenic landscapes worldwide”.
“Despite lacking real-world driving experience, Grandpa derives joy from the virtual driving experiences in games, showcasing his gaming prowess,” Yang Yihuan added.
The post has accumulated close to 17,000 views and numerous reactions in the 17 hours since it was shared.