Gamers' interest in gaming often goes beyond playing games and many players are interested in further content. During a global gamer survey in the fourth quarter of 2020, 39 percent of respondents stated that they recommended games to friends, and 38 percent said that they also watched gaming streaming on Twitch or YouTube.
Most popular gaming-related activities among gamers worldwide as of 4th quarter 2020
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Recommend games to friends
39%
Watch gaming streaming on Twitch or YouTube
38%
Participate in online chats and communities
23%
Post on social media about gaming experiences
22%
Write reviews or critiques of games I play
17%
Upload my own gaming footage to video sharing platforms
14%
Live stream my own games to live streaming platforms
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GWI. (May 24, 2021). Most popular gaming-related activities among gamers worldwide as of 4th quarter 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247843/gaming-activities-beyond-gaming/
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GWI. (2021). Most popular gaming-related activities among gamers worldwide as of 4th quarter 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247843/gaming-activities-beyond-gaming/
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