As the video game market has matured over the past few years, so, apparently, has its fan base. No longer are video games the exclusive domain of young kids and teens; the age of gamers is on the rise, according to a new study. In fact, more than one in three U.S. adults who go online — approximately 37 percent — own a video game console, and 16 percent own a portable gaming device, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. The ever-expanding age range of gamers is likely the result of numerous factors, including the simple fact that many gamers are getting older.
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More Grown-Ups Playing Video Games
Posted by: Tim Gray March 14, 2007 04:00 AMAs the video game market has matured over the past few years, so, apparently, has its fan base. No longer are video games the exclusive domain of young kids and teens; the age of gamers is on the rise, according to a new study. In fact, more than one in three U.S. adults who go online — approximately 37 percent — own a video game console, and 16 percent own a portable gaming device, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. The ever-expanding age range of gamers is likely the result of numerous factors, including the simple fact that many gamers are getting older.