I'm a 43-year-old gamer, content creator, and father. I work, I take care of my responsibilities, and I enjoy playing video games. Apparently, according to some people on national television, that last part is something adults should be ashamed of.

I disagree. And millions of Americans have every reason to disagree with me.

On October 18, 2026, Fox & Friends Weekend aired a discussion about Grand Theft Auto VI. What began as a conversation about the game's content and its potential influence on younger audiences included remarks questioning why adults in their 40s would still spend their time playing video games.

That is the kind of outdated thinking I'm challenging.

Since when does becoming an adult mean you have to give up something you enjoy?

We don't shame adults for watching football every Sunday, spending hours watching television, playing golf, or collecting memorabilia. Why should someone who chooses to spend their free time playing video games be treated differently?

Let's talk about the facts.

According to the Entertainment Software Association's 2026 Essential Facts report:

212.3 million Americans play video games at least one hour per week.
67% of Americans ages 5–90 play video games weekly.
The average video game player is 37 years old.
71% of Millennials, 56% of Gen X, and 50% of Boomers play video games weekly.
Gaming is not some childhood phase that everyone is supposed to outgrow. It is one of America's most popular forms of entertainment, enjoyed by people across generations.

Adults who play video games are parents, business owners, teachers, veterans, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, and professionals from virtually every walk of life.

Some play to relax after a long workday. Others play competitively, connect with friends, or enjoy something with their children. Some have even built careers around gaming through content creation, broadcasting, game development, and esports.

Enjoying video games does not determine someone's maturity, work ethic, intelligence, or success.

Let me be clear about something else: I have no problem with Fox News or any other network criticizing Grand Theft Auto VI.

There are legitimate conversations to have about violent content, age-appropriate entertainment, parental responsibility, and how children interact with games. Those discussions deserve to happen.

But there is a difference between having an informed discussion about a video game's content and implying that grown adults have somehow failed to mature because they still enjoy gaming.

One is legitimate criticism. The other is an outdated stereotype.

And when those stereotypes are repeated on national television, they deserve to be challenged.

Here is what I'm asking Fox News to do:

I am calling on Fox News and the producers of Fox & Friends Weekend to publicly address the dismissive remarks made about adult gamers during the October 18 broadcast and invite a knowledgeable representative of the adult gaming community to participate in a follow-up discussion.

Not to silence anyone. Not to prevent criticism. And not to demand that everyone love video games.

But to give the millions of adults who enjoy gaming an opportunity to be represented fairly.

If the conversation is about us, shouldn't someone who actually understands our community have a seat at the table?

Gaming has changed. The audience has grown up. The industry has evolved.

It's time the conversation caught up.

Being an adult means taking responsibility for your life. It does not mean surrendering the things that bring you joy.

If you believe adults deserve respect regardless of how they choose to spend their free time, I encourage you to sign and share this petition.

Let's replace stereotypes with facts and give adult gamers a fair voice.

Link to video: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6407050358112

— NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast