The average age of US gamers has risen to 37 reveals new study

Not just for kids (Nintendo)A report has revealed the average age of gamers is on the rise, with half of all players in the US being aged 35 or above. While video games are often perceived as a pastime for young kids and teenagers, reports have shown the medium’s average audience skews much older. This has been proven yet again by the ESA’s 2026 Essential Facts About The US Video Game Industry report, which surveyed 13,545 US respondents between February 11 to 25 this year