The ESA’s Energy of Play report paints a portrait of the the world’s avid gamers

The Leisure Software program Affiliation has launched its Power of Play report, which presents a snapshot of who’s enjoying video video games, and why, all all over the world. There are lots of fascinating knowledge factors right here from greater than 24,000 respondents, all of whom are older than 16 and play no less than weekly. The doubters who suppose gaming is only for children could also be shocked to be taught that the common age of the respondents is 41 years outdated, and the gender break up is almost even between women and men.

Some of the intriguing facets to the report had been the advantages individuals mentioned they acquired from enjoying video games. The highest reply was that video games provided psychological stimulation, which 81 p.c of the respondents mentioned. Eighty p.c mentioned video games supplied stress reduction, 73 p.c mentioned video games made them really feel happier and 64 p.c mentioned video games related them with different individuals which helped them really feel much less remoted or lonely. 

And though having enjoyable was the highest motive respondents gave for taking part in (66 p.c), in addition they mentioned gaming may enhance their abilities. Seventy-seven p.c mentioned gaming elevated creativity, 76 p.c mentioned it improved problem-solving and 74 p.c mentioned gaming upped each cognitive abilities and teamwork or collaboration.

The report additionally factors to how widespread cell gaming nonetheless is. Total, 55 p.c of the respondents mentioned cell was their favourite gaming platform. Half of the respondents underneath age 35 play on cell, and a powerful 61 p.c of the over 50 avid gamers additionally play on cell.