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2023
ESSENTIAL
FACTS
ABOUT THE U.S. VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY
VIDEO GAMES ARE ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST
BELOVED PASTIMES. EVERY WEEK, 212.6 MILLION
AMERICANS PLAY VIDEO GAMES AS PART OF
THEIR REGULAR ROUTINE.
Games also help forge new connections, ?nd safe and
supportive communities and deepen our relationships with
those around us. Today, 80% of players play with others and
most believe that games help them stay connected to friends
and family and strengthen those relationships. Half of all
players have met a good friend, spouse or signi?cant other
through video games. And games serve as a go-to activity for
more and more American families: 76% of U.S. parents play
video games to have fun and connect with their kids.
No matter your interest, there is a video game you will love.
So, it’s no surprise that so many people choose to play.
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults play video games regularly,
and that number jumps to 76% for children under the
age of 18. Players come from all walks of life, with strong
engagement across age, gender and racial/ethnic groups.
The diversity of today’s video game player community
re?ects the wide range of games available as a source of fun
and enjoyment。。。以下略