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New Research Reveals 64% of British Gamers Have Increased Their Playtime Over the pandemic
Future plc, the global platform for specialist media and home to leading games sites Gamesradar+ and PC gamer, has shared the results of a new research that examines the state of gaming in the UK.
The research reveals 64% of British gamers have increased their playtime over the pandemic. While two-thirds put this down to increased free time, more than a quarter (27%) said it allowed them to socialise with friends and 16% with strangers.
The research, completed in January 2022, was collected via an online survey of 1032 UK respondents – all recruited independently through Future plc’s independent research platform The Lens. All respondents owned a gaming device and had expressed an active interest in gaming during the previous six months. The nationally-representative survey contained in-depth questions about console and device ownership, next-gen consideration, and other related gaming behaviours among British gamers.
The survey found women are more likely than men to have embraced gaming through the pandemic, with 24% stating their interest increased compared to 15% of men. This trend is especially clear in the mobile gaming space, with women on average spending 11 hours and 50 minutes gaming on phones or tablets per week, compared to 10 hour and 37 minutes for men. Mobile gamers as a whole listed puzzle and word games as their favourite genre, a passion reflected internationally this year with the Wordle “phenomenon” resulting in the New York Times’ purchase of the popular vocabulary puzzle.
Another widely-reported trend, the explosion of digital driven by the pandemic has re-shaped the industry, with the Big Tech giants investing in streaming, digital-only formats, and the “Metaverse”. However, the physical format is still beloved by a significant number of gamers. While 56% of UK gamers have purchased a game digitally in the past 12 months, 42% have bought physical copies, representing a still significant slice of the revenue pie for games manufacturers.
When it comes to consoles, the PlayStation 4 remains the most popular among gamers (29%), followed by the Wii (21%) and Nintendo Switch (18%). Meanwhile, the uptake of next-gen consoles is increasing steadily despite ongoing supply chain issues limiting availability, with 54% intending to buy one in the next year. In this area the PlayStation 5 wins the market; 17% of gamers own one, compared to the 8% who own the XBox Series X and 7% who own the Series S. However, next gen units have ground to make up compared to legacy consoles, with many respondents stating they do not spend enough time gaming to warrant an upgrade (24%). When asked what they would consider purchasing in the future, almost all respondents (96%) cited buying peripheral items related to gaming, led by more than half (51%) who desire a VR headset.
The survey also revealed a passion for PC and Laptop gamers to invest in their devices, with 60% of this audience in the UK intending to upgrade either their whole unit, or parts within it. Future’s audience, in particular, is more likely to invest further in improving their gaming setup than the total population, creating a significant opportunity for gaming hardware manufacturers to reach this passionate and informed audience, and influence where this considerable passion-spend will go.
“We have studied and tracked consumer behaviour in gaming to help us react quickly to the changing demands of our 61.2m global gaming enthusiasts. It’s clear from the study, the gaming industry has flourished during the pandemic, with more people than ever choosing to spend their free time on their favourite device. The rising number of female gamers – especially in the mobile sector – should come as no surprise for those who have been paying attention over the last few years, but they are still an underserved portion of gamers. Though FIFA, Call of Duty Warzone and Call of Duty Black Ops proved to be the most popular games this year, our survey revealed women players prefer casual games which should make advertisers pause for thought,” Richard Thomas, Insights Director at Future, said.
“With Future now reaching 52.6m adults in the UK on a monthly basis, in sectors that include women’s lifestyle and wealth, as well as tech and gaming, our audiences are crucial for gaming brands looking to hit the sweet spot with their ecommerce and advertising campaigns. As gaming becomes increasingly mainstream amongst people in all walks of life, the ability to reach audiences in a variety of sectors and niches will be crucial for the gaming industry through 2022 and beyond,” Richard Thomas added.
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S8UL Launches 12-City Esports World Cup Watch Party Tour and Exclusive Creator Experience in Mumbai
In a landmark moment for Indian esports, S8UL Esports, the country’s most celebrated gaming and content organization, has rolled out a nationwide fan and creator engagement campaign for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025. The dual initiative includes a 12-city Watch Party Tour across India and a parallel invite-only creator experience at the S8UL Gaming House 2.0 in Mumbai, both designed to bring the EWC excitement closer to home while uniting fans and creators around Team India’s journey on the world stage.
S8UL is the first and only Indian organization selected to be a part of the EWC Foundation’s Club Support Program, placing it among a global elite of teams competing in the tournament. The campaign is powered by iQOO, the official title sponsor.
A Fan-First Nationwide Tour
Bringing the thrill of Riyadh to Indian fans, S8UL is hosting the EWC x S8UL Watch Party tour- a multi-city celebration designed to give fans a front-row seat to S8UL’s EWC journey. The event will be held at one of each city’s top-tier restaurants or leading colleges, transforming the space into a vibrant celebration of esports culture. An open-invite, fan-first celebration of India’s run at the EWC 2025. The watch party will take place in 12 cities, where fans can enjoy the tournament’s action live alongside S8UL creators and community members. The experience will feature live match screenings, meet and greets with top S8UL creators, fun brand activations, gaming engagement zones, food and beverages, and themed photo spots perfect for content creation.
From Delhi to Kolkata, Bangalore to Jaipur and more, fans will experience esports like never before – not just as spectators, but as part of a nationwide movement to back Team India.
S8UL Gaming House Transforms for EWC 2025 While fans gather across India, the S8UL Gaming House 2.0 in Mumbai has been transformed into a private, content-driven creator space throughout the duration of the Esports World Cup. Starting this week, it will host weekly invite-only gatherings for top Indian gaming creators to come together and celebrate S8UL’s EWC matches. The vibe is casual yet collaborative, offering creators a chance to watch the matches as a squad, take part in in-house challenges and brand activations and capture real-time content including vlogs, reactions and social clips. This setup
allows creators to share authentic moments from real-time reactions to behind-the-scenes collaborations with millions of fans online, amplifying India’s EWC presence far beyond the venue.
“We’ve always believed in building the Indian esports community together – fans, creators, players, and partners,” said Animesh Agarwal, Co-Founder of S8UL. “The Esports World Cup is one of the biggest moments in global esports, and through this campaign, we’re making sure the whole country is part of the celebration. Whether you’re cheering from a college in Bangalore or vibing with creators in Mumbai, this is our time to unite and show the world the strength of Indian esports.”
EWC 2025 marks a defining moment for India on the global stage. With this campaign, S8UL invites every fan, every creator, and every supporter to be part of the journey. This dream was built together, now it’s time to cheer together as one united force for Indian esports.
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7777 gaming has taken a significant step in its international expansion strategy by partnering with Octavian Lab. This strategic alliance reinforces the company’s commitment to establishing a strong presence in regulated European markets and marks a key milestone in its international growth plans. Through this collaboration, 7777 gaming’s certified portfolio of innovative online casino titles will be seamlessly integrated into Octavian Lab’s advanced aggregator called Hub Casino, making the games accessible to a wide network of licensed Italian operators.
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