At a glance: The numbers that matter
More than 205 million Americans play video games — and the numbers keep growing.
of players are age 50
or older
of parents who play video games, play with their kids
Everybody plays — across every demographic
From Gen Alpha to the Silent Generation, video games are loved by everyone.
Percentage who play video games 1+ hour per week
Player gender percentage:
LGBTQ self-identification as players percentage:
Why we play: health, learning, and connection
Games are more than fun — they support our emotional well-being, spark creativity, and bring people together.
Motivations for playing video games:
Among total players 18+
Agree that video games…
Among total U.S. adults 18+
Agree that video games can teach…
Among total U.S. adults 18+
Games that connect us
Video games help players stay connected to friends, family, and entire communities.
Who players are playing with:
When it comes to staying connected, players…
Beyond play: games and real life
From sports to music to movies, games shape how we move, watch, and play.
Video games led me to…
Among players 18+
Families & video games
With video games, parents are in control.
Among parents whose children play games…
Entertainment Software Rating Board assigned ratings in 2024
Access for all
Everyone deserves to experience the power of play—no matter their ability.
Challenges faced while playing video games:
Among players 18+ with disabilities
In March 2025, the ESA launched the Accessible Games Initiative — a new tagging system to provide players with clear information about the accessibility features available in video games.
An industry powering entertainment
Video games outpace other forms of entertainment — and they’re just getting started.
$59.3 billion
Total consumer spending on video games In 2024
$51.3 billion on content
$4.9 billion on hardware
$3.2 billion on accessories
Top grossing games in the United States in 2024:
Console & PC full game
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- EA Sports College Football 25
- Helldivers II
- NBA 2K25
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
- Madden NFL 25
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
- EA Sports FC 25
- Elden Ring
- EA Sports MVP Bundle
Mobile
- MONOPOLY GO!
- Royal Match
- Roblox by Roblox Corporation
- Candy Crush Saga
- Last War: Survival
- Whiteout Survival
- Coin Master
- Township
- Pokemon GO
- Jackpot Party – Casino Slots
