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Bringing Canadians Together

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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This years survey reflected the growing popularity of online gaming, with an increasing number of Canadians playing video games as part of a broader online community.

Key Points: 
  • This years survey reflected the growing popularity of online gaming, with an increasing number of Canadians playing video games as part of a broader online community.
  • This years survey highlights the important role that video games play in the lives of millions of Canadians, said Jayson Hilchie, President & CEO of ESAC.
  • Canadians play video games to have fun, unwind and relieve stress and they are increasingly sharing that experience with their families, and a growing community of online friends.
  • The survey also highlighted several interesting stats across the country:
    53% of Canadians have played video games in the past four weeks, and they average 7.9 hours per week playing video games.

Bringing Canadians Together Through Gaming

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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This year's survey reflected the growing popularity of online gaming, with an increasing number of Canadians playing video games as part of a broader online community.

Key Points: 
  • This year's survey reflected the growing popularity of online gaming, with an increasing number of Canadians playing video games as part of a broader online community.
  • The growth of online gaming has built a virtually connected community, with 67% of video game players saying that games can introduce them to new friends and relationships.
  • "This year's survey highlights the important role that video games play in the lives of millions of Canadians," said Jayson Hilchie, President & CEO of ESAC.
  • "Canadians play video games to have fun, unwind and relieve stress and they are increasingly sharing that experience with their families, and a growing community of online friends."