Positive aspects of playing video games in the U.S. 2021

Published by
J. Clement,
Feb 25, 2022
Video gaming is no longer just a hobby of teenagers - thanks to developments in gaming technology and the accessibility of many games, the activity has become very popular among both genders and young and old alike. During a June 2021 survey in the United States, 89 percent of respondents stated that they had made friends through playing video games.

Most common positive experiences of video gaming in the United States as of June 2021

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Release date

September 2021

Region

United States

Survey time period

June 7 to June 25, 2021

Number of respondents

2,206 respondents

Age group

18-45 years

Special properties

who play games across PC, console, and mobile platforms, including 1,827 responses from people who play online multiplayer games

Method of interview

Online survey

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Overview

7

Industry leaders

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Online gaming platforms

8

Leading games

8

Leading genres

7

Gaming behavior

8

COVID-19 impact

7

Streaming

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