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Why Are Video Games the Leading Form of American Entertainment

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According to the 2014 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry report, which the Entertainment Software Association released last week, 181.3 million Americans play video games. That is more than the number of Americans who own cats in this country.

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Submitted by Admin on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 15:13

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Games are extremely popular. U.S. consumers spent $21.53 billion on game content, hardware, and accessories in 2013 — an amount greater than the GDP of nearly 100 countries, and greater than physical and digital music sales, and cinema box office sales combined.

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The average game player is 31 years old, and 39 percent of game players.

The largest age segment are 36 or older.

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Casual and social game play on mobile devices and online increased in popularity by 55 percent from 2012 to 2013.

Submitted by Admin on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 15:14

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42 percent of parents play video games with their children weekly. 56 percent of parents say video games are a positive part of their child’s life.

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The graphicly rich environment provided in an interactive game space is addictive.

A game is a lot like a toy. There are ways to operate it and drive the on screen activities.