Agnes, TikTok the figure known to millions as Epic Gamer Grandma has died at the age of 78. On TikTok and other video social media, older gamers are gaining attention and gaining large followings, and Epic Gamer Grandma reflects a broader shift in the community. As the industry ages, so do the people who grew up playing games. Older players are no longer eccentric; they are starting to form a core part of the player base. And some of them also become influencers.
What started as casual game clips for her family soon turned into a worldwide audience that regularly follows Epic Gamer Grandma as she plays games of various genres. The content creator has amassed over 2.4 million followers on TikTok and nearly 860,000 on Instagram, attracting viewers who appreciate her enthusiasm and clear enjoyment of video games. Fans have watched her play a variety of titles, from epic RPGs such as Skyrim on Minecraft and Phasmophobia.
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Agnes, known as an epic gaming grandmother, has died
In the months leading up to her death, Agnes' health deteriorated rapidly due to chronic illness and complications from a severe stroke, which her family openly shared with her community. After being hospitalized in October, the Epic Gamer's grandmother never fully recovered, and on December 21, her grandson Culsans revealed that she died while holding her daughter Pauline's hand. On her social media accounts, fans bid farewell to the Epic Gamer Grandma, honoring her legacy and thanking her for the hours of joy she brought to her viewers.
Agnes wasn't the only older player to achieve viral status and gain a large following, and her success highlights a growing trend of older creators flourishing on social media. Many people are familiar with Shirley “Skyrim Grandma” Curry, who has built a devoted following of over 1.3 million subscribers while playing. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim more than ten years. Curry retired from production Skyrim videos in September, saying that she was no longer interested in it. She previously shared that she felt exhausted from running her YouTube channel and would like to spend her time on other hobbies.
GrndpaGaming is another veteran content creator who has gained 2.5 million followers on TikTok and 1.4 million on YouTube. The former US Navy diver and Vietnam veteran has also acquired some impressive marksmanship skills, which he regularly displays in games such as Fortnite, Battlefield, Warhammer 40K Space Marineand PUBG. His clips regularly attract viewers fascinated by both his real-life experiences and digital gaming skills.
There's even an international example in the form of the now-retired Hamako Mori, who won the Guinness World Records title as the world's oldest gaming YouTuber when she turned 90 in 2020. The Japanese gamer has been playing video games since 1981, starting on the Cassette Vision console and even participating in esports. Before retiring, Mori enjoyed titles such as GTA 5, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Final Fantasy, and Dragon Quest.
