The growing role of community for Canadian video game players is a major factor of the hobby’s mainstream appeal.

 

That’s according to recent research conducted by the Entertainment Software Association of Canada, which finds that 49 per cent of adult gamers and 70 per cent of youth play video games most often with other people.

 

This is especially true as the generations who grew up playing video games become parents themselves and pass that love of the hobby on to their kids.

 

Jayson Hilchie, President and CEO, adds that most time spent playing video games is in Manitoba.

 

He says while he doesn’t know the exact reason for this beyond the longer, colder winters, Hilchie is glad to see that video games and the connectivity associated with it can keep people company when they need it most.

 

Tune in to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon to learn more.