the number of older players has grown by a third in 3 years – review addiction

According to new research Global Web Index, more and more older people are joining video games. So, since 2018, the number of players aged 55-64 has increased by 32%.

Analysts are confident that the growth of the audience was influenced by the pandemic, although, of course, not only it.

In addition, it is noted that 86% of Internet users play video games in one way or another, and for 24% of parents (including older ones) playing together is a family pastime.

The GWI study is based on data from about 19.5 thousand people from various regions.

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