Are 48% of Gamers Female?

The gaming industry has come a long way, it is constantly growing and larger than ever before with diversity of players the likes never imagined. A surprise in terms of stats, a figure that has been repeated again and again for a few years now: 48% of gamers are female. This goes directly against established narratives that have marked gaming as a plaything of boys, and demonstrates the lines being blurred in the industry.

Up until now, video games have generally been advertised towards guys, so it created a culture in which female players just weren’t taken seriously. The fact of the matter though is that this has all changed now, with some recent trends showing a change in both who gamers are and how characters appear in their games. But the fact more male game developers are starting to notice their own dynamic and wise girlfriends is great, because then they understand everyone can relate a girlfriend story — it doesn’t have to be about gender.

The kinds of games popular with female players are also changing. Although genres such as speciality (e.g., first-person shooters and action games) continue to tend equally among male gamer gamers women are constantly found more commonly within a small number of free, for example puzzle however simulated realism eventually. The Sims and Animal Crossing have been a massive draw to a very female-heavy crowd, further showcasing how many tastes there are for the art of video games.

Additionally, the growth and popularity of online gaming communities have allowed women to congregate — discuss experiences with other female gamers as well offer support. Social Media and Streaming comes to aidIn addition, female players have taken their abilities in front of the lens for a broader view on social media as well as streaming websites. It not only encourages women to join the ranks of gaming, but for others who are alike in age with Pariwarvaar.

With the gaming community still in a state of flux it becomes even more essential to help acknowledge and celebrate the increased amount of female gamers out there. This means that the future of gaming does indeed appear bright and diverse, as 48% of its players now consider themselves female. Such a shift is an important step towards recognizing gaming as mass entertainment for everyone and any gender, thus creating the foundations of diverse and equitable games culture.