Does a landfill really count as an ending?

I remember rolling the scoreboard in Space Invaders or Breakout past a million. It just starts over at zero - absolutely no congratulations whatsoever lol. Took me till like 5am to do it too.

I think you win if you have a satisfying life, career, kids or whatever you personally want to get out of it, and don't have to be poor when you're old. I'm not rich or famous but I feel like I won at life.