Gaming has emerged as an unlikely hobby among Older Adults in China. This uptick illustrates how older generations are gravitating toward online spaces for intimacy and leisure. And they’ve found comfort in their online interactions by gaming as a way to stay connected in a time of separation.

Japan’s first professional esports team made up entirely of Older Adults has been launched, named the Magati Snipers. With loneliness and mental health problems on the rise among Older Adults, the team aims to bring purpose, fun, and both mental and physical health benefits to its members.

How have savviness, loyalty, and a deep appreciation for respect come to define older adults? Why has the COVID-19 pandemic been so influential in their adoption of technology? And how might a rise in multigenerational living arrangements shape their relationships with culture?

The physical restrictions imposed during the pandemic caused the digital divide between generations to close drastically as Boomers turned to tech in their droves. But how exactly have they been using digital tools to entertain themselves, connect with loved ones, and maintain their wellbeing?