A 91-year-old man conquers Resident Evil Requiem with just a pen and a pad of scrap paper.

In 2024, at the age of 88, Mr. Yang was recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest male streamer on the planet.

While most gamers nowadays tend to turn to Google for help when faced with a challenging puzzle, a 91-year-old Chinese man – affectionately known as "Game Grandpa" – has just earned international admiration for conquering the horror masterpiece Resident Evil Requiem on his own. His secret lies not in hidden online tips, but in his worn-out notebooks, where he meticulously sketched maps, recorded every clue, and analyzed enemy behavior by hand.

Engineering thinking in the world of survival horror

Mr. Yang's approach to gaming bears the hallmarks of a seasoned petroleum engineer. Retired since 1996, he brings all the discipline and problem-solving skills from his years of research in Sichuan into the virtual world. For him, each complex horror game like Resident Evil is not just entertainment, but a research project requiring precision.

Videos of the old man meticulously flipping through notes to decipher game mechanics have sparked a strong wave of nostalgia on Bilibili and Twitter. Many acknowledge that his slow, cautious play style is the "true value" of the survival horror genre – where patience is more important than speed and flashiness.

A symbol of enduring strength across generations.

In 2024, at the age of 88, Mr. Yang was recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest male streamer on the planet. His feat of single-handedly completing Resident Evil Requiem—a game that demands both reflexes and rigorous resource management—shattered age stereotypes in the tech world.

"No instructions, no shortcuts, just pure skill. This is what real gaming is all about," one social media user commented. Mr. Yang's success isn't just about a video game; it's proof that the cognitive challenges in modern games can be an excellent way to train the intellect at any age.

When asked about the difficulty of the game, Mr. Yang simply smiled thoughtfully and said, "You can always overcome anything, no matter how difficult, as long as you have someone by your side." This humane message, combined with the steely spirit of an "old-school" gamer, has made him one of the most inspiring icons in the gaming world in 2026.