Reasoning of a middle aged gamer...

I love Minecraft... That's not something a grown man should say... right?  Should I be ashamed?  Should I keep it to myself?  Screw that, I'm proud of my Minecraft skills.  I consider myself a top notch monster killing machine creator.  :D   

Why does a 40 something guy with a masters degree spend actual life on a game that is so popular with "kids"?  I would have to say its about creation and control.  Creating something from scratch is so satisfying and Minecraft provides a fun and easy outlet to get that creation positive feeling.  I also think it has to do with control... in this world that seems so complex and out of control, Minecraft allows a participant to feel like they have control over the world... a 16 bit virtual world but a world nonetheless.  

I used to be obsessed with fps (first person shooters) then it was MMORPG's but now it's about creative games like Minecraft, Creativerse (is it better than Minecraft?) and Crossout.  Creativerse is a direct updated version of Minecraft and I find it even more fun.  Crossout is a game where you create vehicles and go to war in a team death-match scenario (super fun but also very p2w).  Now I'm trying out a game called Portal Knights, it's like a mix between Minecraft and Zelda, the combat is really fun.  

So there it is, the cards are on the table. I'm a middle aged gamer. LOL.  Should I feel shame for that?  I don't think so... some people spend their spare time bowling or golfing.  The best part is that the older I get the less I care about what people say or think about me since really that isn't any of my business.  It seems that logic would dictate that doing what you enjoy is the most valuable reasoning for any human as long as it's not hurting anyone.  

To all my fellow older gamers, I salute you!  

AA.