Who is Playing What and Why?

Who’s Playing Games?

Over 59% of Americans play gamesThat means that in America alone, over 150 million people play games.

Average age of the gamer is 31This is up from 30 years old last year. Is it safe to assume that as video gaming aged another year.

Children and Video Games

29% of gamers are under 18Video games are no longer seen as strictly toys for kids. In fact, it seems as though that image has changed almost entirely

74% of K-8 teachers use digital games in the classroom The instructors report that video games increase motivation and engagement in their students.

Gaming and Gender

48% of gamers are femaleUp another percentage point from last year (47%), women are a massive force in the video gaming audience. 

52% of gamers in the UK are womenAcross the ocean, a study conducted in September 2014 found that 52% of gamers are women. 

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