Can't wait until I turn 60 so I can finally justifiably call people with inferior skills than me - noobs.
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I know one older gentleman playing a FPS. He is not very good, but better than the majority.
It's all about community though. If you play on the same server or a not-very-popular game, you would soon know all the "regulars". The actual game is there just to hook you in. You stay for the community.