GameSpot father or mother firm Fandom has launched its sixth annual Inside Fandom examine, and this one reveals insights into how folks play and really feel about video games and basic leisure.
One of many key findings of the examine, known as The Energy of Me Time, is that 54% of customers spend their free time on gaming and leisure every week. The examine discovered that 80% of customers stated they thought-about taking part in video games or watching TV/motion pictures as a ardour, beating out different in style pursuits like music (75%), meals and cooking (52%), sports activities (44%), and journey (38%).
Additional, the examine discovered that gaming can present an emotional outlet–and a constructive one. Respondents reported feeling extra stimulated, achieved, and centered after taking part in video games. People reported feeling relaxed, blissful, and zen primarily when watching TV or motion pictures. This compares to different leisure actions like sports activities, which the examine discovered elicited emotions of frustration and nervousness.
For gaming, the examine concluded, “These constructive emotional experiences clarify why leisure and gaming proceed to carry such a outstanding place in customers’ lives, providing a welcome escape and an opportunity to recharge.”
The examine additionally discovered that individuals who watch TV/motion pictures and play video games additionally search out additional data and dialogue about their favourite franchises on social media and the web generally. The examine stated 52% learn or publish about their leisure pursuits on-line, whereas 50% search out fan-created content material on YouTube and TikTok.
Many like to share their opinions, and that is mirrored within the examine, too, as 43% stated they take pleasure in speaking about their favourite exhibits, motion pictures, or video games with household and associates, whereas 27% reported wanting on the web for extra details about their favourite franchises by means of searching for out behind-the-scenes particulars or new particulars about characters they like. The examine additionally discovered that 26% hearken to podcasts which might be primarily based on their favourite TV/film and gaming content material.
The examine relies on a survey of 4,000 customers, complemented by first-party information stemming from Fandom’s community of 350 million month-to-month distinctive customers.
For extra, try the Inside Fandom website to study extra in regards to the Energy of Me Time examine.