By Best of luck wrapping that
In a reflection of the current era that makes us feel older, a recent study discovered that almost half of the kids in the USA plan to request in-game currencies this holiday season.
A poll conducted by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) surveyed over 700 children regarding video game gifts, with nearly three out of five participants expressing interest in a game-related present this Christmas.
43 percent expressed a preference for in-game currency, likely for titles such as Fortnite and Roblox.
Here are more figures: 39 percent of the youngsters desire a gaming console, while 37 percent are looking for physical games beneath the Christmas tree.
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The poll also questioned over a thousand adults regarding their Christmas shopping intentions, with one-third of them intending to buy video game gifts.
The ESA conducts this survey annually, and it’s fascinating to observe how these findings stack up against prior results.
We covered the survey in 2023, where a smaller fraction of children were inclined towards in-game currency, yet at that time, fewer kids aimed to request a physical game.
This suggests that the desire for game-related gifts is on the rise, with more children preferring V-Bucks over full games on a disc.
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[source gamesindustry.biz]
Stephen has been a member of the Push Square team for over six years, infusing the team with relentless enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of video games in his capacity as Assistant Editor. Having grown up playing every PlayStation console available, he has cultivated a diverse taste, with a notable affinity for indie games, arcade racers, and puzzle games. He’s also our specialist for Sonic-related topics, much to his pleasure/displeasure.