Games adults play
by October 23, 2009 2:15 pm 69 views
Recent research from Harris Interactive finds that 75% of adults primarily use computers to play games, with 28% also using smartphones.
The research from Joe Porus and Milt Ellis, research vice presidents at Harris, also said the interest among adults in peer-to-peer (P2P) gaming is on the rise. They said half of adults are interested in installing computer applications that connect them to shared game servers.
“There is the opportunity to see an increase across the spectrum of gaming platforms, as the appetite for gaming is truly growing,” Porus said in a statement. “The gaming and P2P landscape is shifting and will continue to do so as Netbooks and smartphones evolve.”
This poll was conducted online within the U.S. between Oct. 15 and Oct. 19 among 2,504 adults (aged 18 and over).
OTHER FINDINGS
• Of the adults who play computer games, 22% played strategy and simulation games and 22% play sports games.
• Of the adults who play computer games, 17% typically play first-person shooter games and 17% play music-based games.
• 41% of adults are aware of the possibility to play games online through shared game servers.
• In addition to using computers to play games, 64% of adults also use video console games like Wii or Play Station.
• The research found that 29% of game players own and typically use a hand-held gaming system.