A new report has shown that engagement in gaming has increased across all demographics, platforms and genres over the past five years. The Inside Gaming report, which is based on a survey of 15,000 Fandom users, found that 45% of gamers surveyed were spending more time playing games than ever before. The report also revealed some other interesting findings about gaming habits and preferences.
Gaming Across Generations
The Inside Gaming report found that older generations of gamers spend more hours per week playing games than teens and Gen Z. However, gaming remains popular across all generations, with 52% of Millennials ranking gaming as their top entertainment interest.
Benefits of Playing Games with Children
The report also highlighted a growing trend of parents and guardians playing games with their children. Parents surveyed were 77% more likely to agree that gaming teaches important life skills and 38% more likely to agree that gaming helps establish teamwork and collaboration.
Factors to Consider When Choosing Games
When seeking out new games, people said that “game quality” ranked highest in their decision-making process, followed by “storyline and plot” and then “design and visuals.” However, younger generations reported that “cultural hype” was a bigger deciding factor.
Motivation to Play Games
The report also asked respondents about their motivation to play games. The top three reasons cited were stress relief, relaxation and escapism.
The Role of Food and Drink in Gaming
The report found that 75% of respondents said they eat and drink while playing games. However, it is important to note that greasy foods can quickly become a mess when combined with gaming.
Conclusion
The Fandom Inside Gaming report has revealed some interesting findings about the current state of gaming. With engagement increasing across all demographics, it seems that gaming is set to continue to be a popular form of entertainment for years to come.
