According to a new survey by the Entertainment Software Association, forty percent of gamers are women, and usage behaviors indicate that the average age of game players has risen to 35.
Michael D. Gallagher, CEO of the ESA, representing computer and video game publishers, said "No longer is there a stereotypical gamer... This data underscores the fundamental principle that computer and video games are a mainstream entertainment form... "
Among the survey's main findings, says the report:
The research shows how involved parents are in the way their children buy, rent and play games:
The 2008 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry includes statistics on the top selling titles and genres of 2007, provided by The NPD Group.Based on unit sales:
The complete 2008 Essential Facts booklet is available online here, or you may review the release here.