Xbox survey reveals 39% of Australians surveyed play video games over the holidays with their family members
A recent study by Xbox has revealed a surprising affinity for gaming among families for the holiday period.
The survey results found that 39% of Australians surveyed play video games over the holidays with their family members, ranging from kids [36%] and parents [21%] to uncles/aunties [16%] and even gaming grandparents [11%].
Key findings from the research are below:
- The survey results also revealed that 40% of the survey respondents said gaming gives them a way to connect with someone they don’t regularly see in person.
- Not just a pastime for teens anymore, 40% of survey respondents agreed the sharing of video game enjoyment among generations is a great tradition.
- Better yet, there may be less chance of causing a family feud, with 49% agreeing that video games cause fewer arguments than board games.
About the Author
Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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