Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorStay-at-home orders during the COVID pandemic have been a boon to the games biz — and may have altered consumer behavior for years to come.About 55% of U.S.
video gamers say they have played more during the pandemic, and 90% say they are likely to continue playing even after social distancing is no longer required.
That’s according to the annual report released Tuesday by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade group that reps game publishers, developers and console makers.There are now a total 226.6 million video game players in the U.S.
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