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Stat: Gaming industry reaches 212m people, with nearly two-thirds of Americans…

A new report from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) shows that video gaming’s mainstream popularity is continuing to grow. Two-thirds (67%) of Americans aged five–90 play video games for an hour or more each week, equating to 212.3m people.

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Technology

Stat: US gamers turn to esports to boost athletic performance

New findings from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) reveal that 205.1m Americans aged 5–90 are regular gamers, with 60% of US adults engaging at least weekly

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Culture & Media

Shopify partners with Roblox to boost in-game commerce

Shopify has announced a new partnership with gaming platform Roblox, marking its first commercial integration.

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Culture & Media

Disney invests over £1bn in new gaming universe integrated with Fortnite

Disney has made a seismic entry into the gaming world by investing £1.2bn ($1.5bn, €1.4bn) in the leading American video game developer Epic Games, a strategic move unveiled during Disney's 2024 first-quarter results.

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Gaming & Digital Spaces

Gastro Gaming Market

Joining forces with video game publishers, food and drink brands are turning to gaming to offer tastes, skins and experiences that are transcending the screen.

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Culture & Media

Roblox introduces 17+ age category to expand content options

Roblox, the popular gaming platform predominantly used by younger players, has introduced a new age category specifically tailored for older audiences.

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Technology

Gaming as therapy

With an estimated global audience of between 2.2bn and 2.6bn people, the gaming industry presents a golden opportunity for brands, developers and medical professionals to destigmatise and in some cases treat mental illness.