| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Good reviews | 39% |
| My friends are playing it | 31% |
| I am bored with the games I have | 30% |
| Everyone is talking about it | 29% |
| I have finished my previous game | 27% |
| It’s the latest in a series that I like | 22% |
| A streamer / content creator that I like is playing it | 20% |
| It's from a developer (person) that I like | 15% |
| It's from a publisher / studio that I like | 14% |
| None of the above | 12% |
| I have bought a new console / device that supports more games | 12% |
| My kids are playing it | 12% |
| My parents / siblings are playing it | 8% |
| Other | 5% |
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Release date
August 2022
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Region
United States
Survey time period
August 3 to 8, 2022
Number of respondents
1,035 respondents
Age group
18-64 years
Special properties
gamers
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: What motivates you to start a new game? (multi-pick)
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