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WE vs NA: Different Gaming Habits In 3 Stats

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Playing video games is a favorite pastime for young consumers in WE and NA, but there are differences in their gaming habits…

TL;DR

  • WE Gen Z and Millennials gamers use Playstation a lot more than their NA peers
  • While the top reason for playing video games in both regions is to have fun, Europeans gamers are less likely to do so to relieve stress
  • Twitch is used by two in five young gamers who watch esports in Western Europe, +9 points more than in North America
YPulse’s most recent Gaming Report found that 95% of Gen Z and Millennials in Western Europe play some sort of video games, proving just how ubiquitous this pastime has become among these gens. This is exactly the same number of young people who play video games in some capacity in North America, and in both...

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