Trending Now - US Gaming Participation Grows: 70% of Americans Play Weekly

WHO:

Techmeme - Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and YouGov conducted the report.

WHAT:

Techmeme - 212.3 million people in the U.S. between the ages of 5 and 90 play video games every week, which is an increase of 3% from 2025.

Variety - Two-thirds of Americans play video games for at least an hour each week.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The statistics pertain to the United States.

WHEN:

Techmeme - The report was published on a Wednesday.

HOW:

Variety - The data was gathered through a report published by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 12:37 UTC)

A new report from the Entertainment Software Association and YouGov reveals that 212.3 million people in the U.S., aged 5 to 90, play video games weekly, marking a 3% increase from 2025. Interestingly, two-thirds of Americans engage in gaming for at least an hour each week, highlighting the growing popularity of this form of entertainment. The findings were published on a Wednesday and underscore the significant role video games play in American leisure activities.