Almost Half of All Gamers Find a Good Friend or Spouse Gaming

Almost half of all gamers find a good friend or spouse through gaming.

In a time when loneliness is rampant the Power of Play report affirms globally what we already knew to be true in the United States: video games have the power to transcend entertainment.

“The social and emotional benefits of video gameplay are felt by a global, diverse group of players that build communities and have the power to affect positive change in each other’s lives,” said ESA president and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis.

Perhaps the most striking statistic in the report, a surprising 42% of gamers studied have made a close friend or even met their significant other or spouse through video games.

As we work our way through a global #lonelinessepidemic video games and gaming communities are bringing a vital sources of health, wellness and connectivity. 

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