Gaming Nation: The Top States Obsessed with Video Games

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Gamers in the United States spent $6.57 billion in 2022. We’re a nation that loves its video games, but some states take that obsession further than others. While states like California, Texas, and Maryland are home to major game developers, they don’t top the list.

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I’m-A-Puzzle recently conducted a study on finding the states most obsessed with video games. They examined data from all 50 states and analyzed over 1,000 search terms related to video games over the past twelve months.

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RECAPPING THE TOP TEN STATES OBSESSED WITH VIDEO GAMES Nevada, best known for its casino gaming, also loves their video games. Their average monthly search volume for games per 100,000 state residents is 7,658.20.

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Texas is in fifth place with a search volume of 7,317.55. The Lone Star state is home to several game developers and studios in the video game industry. id Software, best known for its work on the DOOM and Wolfenstein franchises, is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, just outside Dallas.

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THE STATES LEAST OBSESSED WITH VIDEO GAMES Sometimes, as enticing as playing your favorite video game all weekend is, you’d rather be doing something else. If that’s the case, there’s a chance you live in one of these states. Here are the bottom ten states regarding their love of video games.

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Hawaii is dead last, the only state with an average monthly search volume before 5,000 (4,889.61). Next is Montana, with a search volume of 5,249.06. Vermont has a monthly search volume of 5,492.50. In 47th place is South Dakota, and a search volume of 5,641.75.

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ANALYZING THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY It is interesting to see how interest towards video games and gaming, in general, seems very high throughout the country, with similar values for each state in the top 10,” said a spokesperson on behalf of I’m-A-Puzzle.

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“Moreover, the most popular terms are also similar, making it possible to decree that Americans are generally the most interested In the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X consoles, as well as Steam and the [console] ‘Oculus Quest 2.'”

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Gaming Nation: The Top States Obsessed with Video Games

Gamers in the United States spent $6.57 billion in 2022. We’re a nation that loves its video games, but some states take that obsession further than others. While states like California, Texas, and Maryland are home to major game developers, they don’t top the list.

I’m-A-Puzzle recently conducted a study on finding the states most obsessed with video games. They examined data from all 50 states and analyzed over 1,000 search terms related to video games over the past twelve months.

RECAPPING THE TOP TEN STATES OBSESSED WITH VIDEO GAMES Nevada, best known for its casino gaming, also loves their video games. Their average monthly search volume for games per 100,000 state residents is 7,658.20.

Texas is in fifth place with a search volume of 7,317.55. The Lone Star state is home to several game developers and studios in the video game industry. id Software, best known for its work on the DOOM and Wolfenstein franchises, is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, just outside Dallas.

THE STATES LEAST OBSESSED WITH VIDEO GAMES Sometimes, as enticing as playing your favorite video game all weekend is, you’d rather be doing something else. If that’s the case, there’s a chance you live in one of these states. Here are the bottom ten states regarding their love of video games.

Hawaii is dead last, the only state with an average monthly search volume before 5,000 (4,889.61). Next is Montana, with a search volume of 5,249.06. Vermont has a monthly search volume of 5,492.50. In 47th place is South Dakota, and a search volume of 5,641.75.

ANALYZING THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY It is interesting to see how interest towards video games and gaming, in general, seems very high throughout the country, with similar values for each state in the top 10,” said a spokesperson on behalf of I’m-A-Puzzle.

“Moreover, the most popular terms are also similar, making it possible to decree that Americans are generally the most interested In the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X consoles, as well as Steam and the [console] ‘Oculus Quest 2.'”

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