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June 9, 2011

Study Finds The Average Video Gamer To Be 37

A study done by some reputable people has found the average video gamer to be around 37. Quick question: who do you picture when you think about a 37 year-old gamer? Does it involve someone who has yet to lose his virginity, or someone who can actually speak Klingon? You’d be wrong. The study cites more parents playing games with their children as main reason.

A family that plays together, stays together.

A study done by some reputable people has found the average video gamer to be around 37. Quick question: who do you picture when you think about a 37 year-old gamer? Does it involve someone who has yet to lose his virginity, or someone who can actually speak Klingon? You’d be wrong. The study cites more parents playing games with their children as main reason.

The study was conducted on behalf of the gaming industry by the Entertainment Software Association. They claim that 45 percent of parents play games with their kids “at least weekly”. That’s a good thing, no? Just as long as they aren’t playing Grand Theft Auto

[Source: cnet]