ESA Report: 212 Million Americans Play Video Games Weekly, Average Age Rises to 37
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· 2 sourcesA new report from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) found that 212.3 million Americans play video games for at least one hour per week, a 3% increase from the previous year. Variety reported that the average age of gamers has risen to 37, indicating a maturing demographic. The report, conducted with YouGov, also noted that 97% of Americans see gaming as having benefits including mental stimulation and stress relief, according to coverage on bsky.
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Summary
A new report from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), conducted with YouGov, reveals that 212.3 million Americans (two-thirds of the population) play video games for at least an hour per week. This represents a 3% increase (7.2 million people) from the previous year. The average age of gamers has risen to 37, indicating a broadening and maturing demographic for video game players in the U.S.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTwo-thirds of Americans play an hour or more of video games per week, according to a new report published Wednesday by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).
212.3 million people in the U.S. between the ages of 5 and 90 play video games every week.
The average age of players has risen to 37.
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