At the Casual Connect conference in Seattle, WorldWinner a provider of online game competitions, announced the results of a survey in which more than 500 online game lovers revealed how playing casual games affects their mood, particularly during the current state of the economy.
Key findings of the survey include:
- 87% of game lovers report a positive mood boost from playing online games
- 59% play games online to help forget their worries and problems
- 44% play to keep their mind sharp between job hunting, working or studying
- 62% play online games as a de-stressor when job hunting online
Mood Enhancer: Does Game Playing Online Boost Your Mood? (% of Respondents) |
Boost mood? |
Yes |
No |
|
87% |
13% |
Source: WorldWinner Survey, July 2009 |
Peter Blacklow, president of WorldWinner and EVP of GSN Digital, concludes that "The state of the economy is affecting our leisure activities just as much as it's impacted our working lives and stress levels... our business is... a welcome break... "
Play Games Online To De-stress When Job Hunting (% of Respondents) |
Play to De-stress |
Yes |
No |
|
62% |
38% |
Source: WorldWinner Survey, July 2009 |
Importance of Competition |
Reason for Competing |
% of Respondents |
Thrill of winning money |
55% |
Forget worries, problems |
59 |
Keeps mind sharp |
44 |
Improve score |
36 |
Victory over skilled player |
44 |
Intensifies thrill |
25 |
Source: WorldWinner, July 2009 |
Reason for Playing Games |
Reason |
% of Respondents |
Currently unemployed |
12% |
Cutting back on other entertainment |
7 |
Inexpensive hobby |
28 |
Need extra money |
5 |
Relief from stress |
30 |
Boosts mood |
14 |
Source: WorldWinner, July 2009 |
