He's really old (>50) and there's no gaming industry near where he lives.

Like I said, there is no industry near I live, but I'm committed to my area because of the family.

Also, without having tried at all, I'm doubtful whether I could land a gig. Even though I've worked in and around IT most of my professional live, I don't have any relevant experience. And I doubt that I could work in an entry-level position: I'm old on the one hand (not attractive for employers) and have more bills to pay now than I did in my 20s (not attractive for me).