UK kids benefit from social gaming, says study

May 1st, 2008 @ 06:39

According to this TNS study, a majority of UK parents believe that Wii gaming is good for kids due to its social nature.

From the report:

• Social gaming promotes bonding among kids - 52 percent of all users and 64 percent of parents with 16-17-year-olds say so.
• Families now like to play social games together - 60 percent of parents surveyed and 68 percent of those with 10-15-year-olds say so.
• Playing Wii makes users feel more active than traditional videogames - 69 percent of all Wii users surveyed agreed.
• 66 percent of parents with children age 10-15 say the Wii encourages children to exercise.
• One-fifth of 16-24-year-olds would consider giving up their gym membership if they played the Wii regularly.

Thanks, MarketingCharts.

Posted in: Fitness, Nintendo, UK, Wii
Tags: social gaming

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