Spill Group, a developer and operator of online gaming portals, has unveiled new findings that challenge the established view about the composition of the online gaming community. While younger people prefer action games and MMORG's (massive multiplayer online role-playing games), women aged between 20 and 34 prefer skill games that involve a combination of strategic insight and gaming ability. Women are increasingly opting for the play-for-real option, something that has traditionally been the preserve of men.
Women are joined by more mature men who are logging on to play games as a way to entertain themselves and combat stress, proving that online gaming is no longer limited to teenagers. The average gaming time is between 40-45 minutes and most users play on a daily basis.
We are encouraged by these findings as they indicate that the online gaming community is becoming a broad church rather than a niche club. As a developer of online game portals, we recognise the need to adapt our offerings so that we can continue to meet the expectations of these new players for challenging and stimulating games, said Reinout te Brake, Marketing & Business Development Director, Spill Group.
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