Grandma’s Decade-Long Gaming Journey

A heartwarming story recently took the gaming community by storm when a TikTok video of a gaming grandma playing LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues was shared. This dedicated gamer has been enjoying the game for over ten years, and in the process, amassed an incredible sum of over 1.2 billion LEGO studs. It’s fascinating to see how a game, originally released in 2009 for platforms like PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii, continues to capture the interest and enthusiasm of players.

From the folks at Traveller’s Tales, LEGO Indiana Jones 2 followed its predecessor with a unique twist on the LEGO gaming formula, featuring levels that humorously recreate the events of classic Indiana Jones films. With multiple collectibles and a vast HUB world to explore, the game offers endless entertainment. While it received mixed reviews at launch, this hasn’t deterred everyone – certainly not our gaming grandma, who found a lasting joy in its whimsical narrative and gameplay.

In a recent TikTok video by user jaxgibson, his grandma’s impressive commitment to the game is highlighted, earning her internet fame with over 118,000 likes. This gaming journey began when she bought the game to play with her grandson, and evidently, it became her own labor of love. She’s still enjoying the iconic LEGO Indiana Jones 2 on her PlayStation 3, undoubtedly having an enviable collection of LEGO studs and joyful memories.

The video drew nearly a thousand comments from viewers, many suggesting that jaxgibson introduce his grandma to other LEGO titles that have since been released. Traveller’s Tales has expanded its lineup over the years with LEGO games covering franchises like Harry Potter, Marvel, and DC superheroes, as well as LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean and the ambitious LEGO Dimensions.

Fast forward to more recent times, the LEGO game landscape saw a return to roots with 2022’s LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, which despite its technical issues, enjoyed robust sales figures. However, the future for Traveller’s Tales is a bit uncertain, as they’ve yet to reveal their next project amidst rumors of cancellations. Meanwhile, other LEGO titles like LEGO 2K Drive and LEGO Horizon Adventures have entered the scene, but without causing as much of a ripple in the gaming community.

Ultimately, this tale of the gaming grandma stands as a testament to the enduring charm and magic of LEGO games, illustrating just how these virtual worlds continue to connect people across generations, sparking both nostalgia and new adventures.