PLAYING VIDEO GAMES VIEWED AS
FAMILY/GROUP ACTIVITY AND STRESS REDUCER

New Study Busts Myths on Attitudes and Behaviors of
Various Gaming Groups

PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, December 12, 2007 – According to Expanding the Games Market, the most recent report from The NPD Group, while heavier gamers are much more inclined than lighter gaming groups to prefer playing games alone, both groups are equally inclined to enjoy playing games as a family, group or as a party activity, and both groups value gaming as a way to bring their families closer together. Notable also is that the majority of gamers, especially teens and older gamers ages 15 to 65 and older view playing video games as a way to alleviate stress and to help them unwind.

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