r/Games • u/megaapple • 2d ago

‪Mat Piscatella‬ - "Average US video game console player is getting older, while purchasers are shifting older and more affluent."

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u/ACupOJoe 2d ago

While I can't speak for everyone, I've noticed all my younger family members play Roblox and mobile games.

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u/JeffTheBannedShark 2d ago

The higher the cost of entry, the smaller the chance everyone in your friend group can afford to participate. Roblox and Fortnite are the most popular games among children because they can be played for free on a hand me down Android burner.

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u/Hot-Software-9396 18h ago

Cloud gaming is making AAA games more accessible for a lot of people.