The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) publishes this booklet every year based on a YouGov survey. According to the 2026 edition, more than 212.3 million Americans play video games regularly, and the average age of players is 37. U.S. consumer spending on video games reached 60.7 billion dollars in 2025.
Original source: Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry 2026, Entertainment Software Association (ESA), May 2026.
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