Majority of gamers will be women by year end

22 January 2013
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According to a video report by the BBC, gaming experts predict that by the end of 2013 in the UK, there will be more women than men playing video games. This includes everything from the “traditional” core games, to the ever-expanding “casual” games market.

The BBC also reports that:

  • 75% of women who game no longer think the hobby has anything to do with gender.
  • Social games account for 40% of the female audience.
  • Only 4% of UK developers are female.Check out the full video report below.

Check out the full video report below.

Source: BBC

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  1. Leezozo
    23.01.2013 at 10:43

    My girlfriend kicks ass in GT5. She got 15 000 points for drifting a Corvette around Twin Rings Motegi! But still prefers Playstation Move games over anything else?

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