According to a study, four out of five American households have at least one device used for video games. The study was initiated by the Association of Software and Computer Games Manufacturers (ESA).
It turned out that more than 150 million Americans spend their free time playing video games. At the same time 42% of respondents play regularly and spend at least three hours on it every week.
Also the purpose of the study was to determine the social nature of video games. The findings showed that 56% of the most avid gamers play with other users, and another 54% prefer multiplayer mode. More than half of the players note that with the help of games they communicate with friends and make new acquaintances. About 50% of gamers say that thanks to video games they spend more time with their relatives and family members.
According to the president and CEO of ESA – Michael D. Gallagher, video games create a favorable social environment for friends and families to get together, socialize, have fun, learn something new. He noted that a huge number of people play regularly, sharing the experience with others. This shows that video games have become an integral part of US culture.
The study also found that 60% of parents whose children are into video games play with them at least once a week. More than 75% cite playing games with their kids together as a great way to bring the family together. It helps them build rapport, find common topics, and communicate with their child “on the same wavelength.” 88% of parents of young gamers find the ESRB’s entertainment software rating helpful when choosing video games for their children.
According to Gallagher, thanks to the ESRB rating, parents can make informed decisions and be sure it won’t harm their children.
Experts have gathered statistics on gamer demographics, types of games, top-selling video games, and gaming platforms in use.
Also, studies show that people are increasingly gaming via smartphones. People are buying gaming phones to run modern mobile games with good graphics.
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Some experts believe that the growth of iGaming could lead to a decrease in customers at land-based casinos. Right now, tens of millions of people a year visit Las Vegas. But that could change in the future.
Basic Facts about the computer gaming industry is the most in-depth and focused survey of its kind conducted annually. The survey is conducted by Ipsos MediaCT for the ESA Association. More than 4,000 American households participate in the survey.
