Key findings from the survey include:

• 214 million Americans play video games
• 75% of Americans have at least one gamer in their household
• 65% of video gamers play with others
• The average age of a gamer is 35-44 years old
• Many players over 65 years old (46% of men and 63% of women over 65) have been playing video games for ten years or less
• 79% of gamers say games provide relaxation and stress relief
• 87% of male gamers ages 55-64 and 82% of women gamers ages 55-64 believe games provide mental stimulation

To view the full report, click here.

ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis referenced the association’s new report in his keynote speech delivered at the Games for Change Festival taking place July 14-16, 2020.

You can view his speech here.

About the ESA
The ESA offers a wide range of services to interactive entertainment software companies, including conducting business and consumer research; providing legal and policy analysis and advocacy on First Amendment, intellectual property, and technology/e-commerce issues; managing a global content protection program; owning and operating E3; and representing video game industry interests in federal and state government relations. For more information, visit the ESA’s website or follow the ESA on Twitter @theESA.

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