Think video games are just a kid thing?   Well think again - the average of a gamer is 35.  

When I first saw that I was a little suprised but thinking about it made sense.  

Take me for example. Now being a girl I wouldn't give my age   - you know it's a girl     thing :)   But let's just say it's been awhile since I've been to high school.   I remember playing Pong as a kid when it first came out - that was a big deal back then!

Then the social life in high school of hitting the arcade on the weekends and playing Galaga.   Advance a few years and now I'm buying consoles for my kid.   Of course I have to help her learn how to play :)  

With the advancements in technology the graphics and realism of the games has held my interest in video games.   Throw in the Wii and you now add a whole different demographic - senior citizens - using it to stay active.

Another suprising statistic is women account for 40% of game players - more women over the age of 18 play then boys 17 & under.

For more interesting statistics check out ESA's Industry Facts .