A May 2022 survey found the most popular reason for adult gamers in Canada to play video games online was to play or socially interact with others. In total, over a third of respondents selected this option. Competing and playing against others was the second most popular reason for online gaming in Canada.
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Entertainment Software Association of Canada, & MobileSyrup. (November 9, 2022). Reasons for playing online games according to adult gamers in Canada as of May 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1358480/canada-online-gaming-reasons/
Entertainment Software Association of Canada, und MobileSyrup. "Reasons for playing online games according to adult gamers in Canada as of May 2022." Chart. November 9, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1358480/canada-online-gaming-reasons/
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