This is easily one of the best animated movies I've ever seen. Period.
And honestly, it might be the saddest. I watched the original Japanese dub with subtitles. And I feel like I made the better choice. Though usually I'm not a dub vs sub purist. But I think the movie does a good job showing the devastation that can come from war. Especially the innocent people that get hurt in the process. And watching this brother and sister trying to survive the only way they know how is just so touching. But also so unbelievably sad.
I think it's beautifully animated. Especially for the time.
If you haven't seen it. It is definitely among the very best of Studio Ghibli's works. I would even recommend it to non-anime fans. But make sure to bring some tissues.
I think there are some people who get out of touch due to things like kids or work and it was just seen as something you grow out of. But I think people generally have more of a work/life balance now. And they also realize that you can play games with kids when they are old enough.
I know for me personally, what will most likely happen is that I will always love and cherish video games as an artform no matter what. What will change is the amount of time I have to play.
As long as you are still enjoying gaming. Keep going!