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Yup, It's True: Girls Play Games


Submitted by thankeeka on September 25, 2007 - 12:46pm. Females in Gaming News

A recent gaming survey has found that it seems that more women gamers own consoles than their male counterpart, though it seems men are more into computer gaming. It's a bit surprising to find out, but when you consider how popular the Wii has been and more social interactive games like Guitar Hero, perhaps it's no surprise the results this survey has released.

From the article:

Online Media Daily says that in a Denizens of Digitivity survey, 44% of women said that they owned a gaming console, compared to 39% of men. The stereotype of the American gamer -- 18-34, male, single and white -- is not necessarily on target, claims the report. Between the Wii, Xbox, Playstation and Nintendo DS, there's a a rise in the female gamer. "The Wii has really caused a democratization of gaming, because that has opened it up to all generations and both genders," said Ann Mack, director of trendspotting for JWT.

Read the full article over at jezebel.com


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