Game Player Data
Today's Gamers
31
The average age of today’s gamer.
14
The average number of years gamers have been playing.
71%
of gamers are age 18 or older.
48%
of gamers are female.
62%
of gamers play games with others, either in-person or online.
53%
of gamers play games on their smartphones.
41%
of gamers play on their wireless device.
Parents of Gamers
91%
of parents are present when games are purchased or rented.
88%
of parents feel that the Entertainment Software Rating Board rating system is helpful in choosing games for their children.
87%
of parents believe that the parental controls available in all new video game consoles are useful.
68%
of parents believe game play provides mental stimulation or education.
55%
of parents believe game play helps the family to spend to time together.
Data from ESA's 2014 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry
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