Join gaming leaders live this May 20-21 in Los Angeles to examine the strategies needed to adapt and excel in an ever evolving landscape, featuring insights from leading voices and thought leaders in the industry. Register here.
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) reported that 61% of Americans ages five to 90 — 190.6 million people — play video games.
In its annual Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry report for 2024, the ESA also offered qualitative insights into the positive impact of games across all demographics, including race, gender,ethnicity and age. This year’s report also marks the first time that children ages 5-17 are included in the quantitative data, based on interviews with kids with the permission of their parents.
Approximately 190.6 million people play games at least one hour each week in the United States, said Stanley Pierre-Louis, president and CEO of the ESA, in an interview with GamesBeat. (Next week, the ESA head of communications Aubrey Quinn will moderate a panel on games at GamesBeat Summit 2024; you can use this code to register for a 25% discount: gbs24dean25).
“What the 2024 Essential Facts really reveals that video games are a lifelong source of entertainment for many Americans. It’s not simply a fad, or things people do in their childhood. It is really a cultural and social phenomenon that continues to have emotional impact for people across all demographics, race, gender, ethnicity, age. You name it. Every group is playing,” Pierre-Louis said.
GB Event
Countdown to GamesBeat Summit
Secure your spot now and join us in LA for an unforgettable two days experience exploring the theme of resilience and adaptation. Register today to guarantee your seat!
Register Here
He added, “They have positive sentiments towards video games, and the emotional social benefits of play. We continue to see that everyone plays, and that video game players reflect the diversity of American society, and that there is a game for everyone.”
The average player is 36 years old, and the average adult player has been playing for 17 years, demonstrating video games are a permanent pastime and source of entertainment for many players, not a fad or childhood hobby, the ESA said.
Positive sentiment toward video games remains strong amongst all Americans, not just those who play, as does the recognition of the mental and social benefi …
Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Join gaming leaders live this May 20-21 in Los Angeles to examine the strategies needed to adapt and excel in an ever evolving landscape, featuring insights from leading voices and thought leaders in the industry. Register here.
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) reported that 61% of Americans ages five to 90 — 190.6 million people — play video games.
In its annual Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry report for 2024, the ESA also offered qualitative insights into the positive impact of games across all demographics, including race, gender,ethnicity and age. This year’s report also marks the first time that children ages 5-17 are included in the quantitative data, based on interviews with kids with the permission of their parents.
Approximately 190.6 million people play games at least one hour each week in the United States, said Stanley Pierre-Louis, president and CEO of the ESA, in an interview with GamesBeat. (Next week, the ESA head of communications Aubrey Quinn will moderate a panel on games at GamesBeat Summit 2024; you can use this code to register for a 25% discount: gbs24dean25).
“What the 2024 Essential Facts really reveals that video games are a lifelong source of entertainment for many Americans. It’s not simply a fad, or things people do in their childhood. It is really a cultural and social phenomenon that continues to have emotional impact for people across all demographics, race, gender, ethnicity, age. You name it. Every group is playing,” Pierre-Louis said.
GB Event
Countdown to GamesBeat Summit
Secure your spot now and join us in LA for an unforgettable two days experience exploring the theme of resilience and adaptation. Register today to guarantee your seat!
Register Here
He added, “They have positive sentiments towards video games, and the emotional social benefits of play. We continue to see that everyone plays, and that video game players reflect the diversity of American society, and that there is a game for everyone.”
The average player is 36 years old, and the average adult player has been playing for 17 years, demonstrating video games are a permanent pastime and source of entertainment for many players, not a fad or childhood hobby, the ESA said.
Positive sentiment toward video games remains strong amongst all Americans, not just those who play, as does the recognition of the mental and social benefi …nnDiscussion:nn” ai_name=”RocketNews AI: ” start_sentence=”Can I tell you more about this article?” text_input_placeholder=”Type ‘Yes'”]