1 in 3 of the most frequent gamers said they were “likely to buy VR in the next year.”

Stats!
63% of the most frequent gamers are familiar with VR, with 15% having used it in the last year.

The average age of PC/console/mobile VR headset owners is 31.

Over 90% of PC and console VR owners are satisfied with their headset purchase.

1 in 3 of the most frequent gamers said they were “likely to buy VR in the next year.”

Most Common VR Activities:

1. Play a single
2. Player Video game
3. Explore adestination in VR

Full List:

Source: EEDAR

Parents and VideoGames ... the stats!

90% of parents are present when their child acquires a video game.

9 out of 10 parents require their child to ask permission before buying a video game.

94% of parents pay attention to the video games played by their child.

71% of parents say video games have a positive influence on their child’s life.

67% of parents play video games with their child at least once weekly.

Why Parents Play Video Games with their children

1. It’s fun for all of us.
2. It’s a good opportunity to socialize with my child.
3. My child asks me to.
4. It helps me monitor what they are playing.
5. I enjoy playing video games as much as my child.

Source: Essential Facts 2017

53% of the most frequent gamers play multiplayer games

At least once a week, spending an average of 6 hours playing with others online and 5 hours playing with others in person.

Who are gamers playing with?

• 41% play with friends
• 21% play with family members
• 18% play with parents
• 17% play with their spouse

54% of the most frequent gamers say that video games help connect them with their friends. 

45% say it helps their family spend time together. 

Most played multiplayer genres are:

1. 29% Shooters
2. 28% Casual
3. 27% Action

Source: Essential Facts 2017

Can be a good idea to make a new multiplayer game with the indiepad!

The average gamer is 35 years old

The average gamer is 35 years old.

MALE
UNDER 18 YEARS OLD: 18%
18-35: 17%
36-49: 11%
AGE 50+: 13%

FEMALE
UNDER 18 YEARS OLD: 11%
18-35: 10%
36-49: 8%
AGE 50+: 13%

The average female video game player is 37,

and the average male video game player is 33.

Women age 18 and older represent a significantly greater portion of the regular game-playing population than boys under age 18.

There is an equal distribution of REGULAR female Players in age.

Source: Essential Facts 2017