New Video Game Stats from ESRB
How much do you know about video games?
The team at the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) posted a handy compilation of video game stats this week.
For instance, did you know that…
· 40% of gamers are women, and the average age of a gamer is 34
· 76% of parents believe parental controls in all gaming systems are useful
· More parents monitor their children’s video game playing than any other form of entertainment
· 93% of the time parents are present when games are purchased or rented
· In 2009, nearly half of all video games sold were rated E for Everyone
Check out all the stats and sources HERE. The ESRB website, ratings summaries, mobile app and more are extremely useful tools for parents and others purchasing a video game.
