Internet service provider Hyperoptic recently conducted a survey of 1000 in the United Kingdom. The survey aimed to estimate the time and money spent on online gaming. Also, to understand the habits of gamers. The habits might not be surprising but the money and time spent in the online gaming world might leave one surprised. Though initially, the investment is not that bad.

According to the survey, gamers spend three years of their adult life playing online games. Which is equal to nearly five percentages of their average adult lifespan. It was also revealed that they spend more than $20,000 on the games in that period of their time. The players spend money every year in installments in areas such as renewing their membership, buying new accessories which amount to $20,000 over some time.

Every year money is spent on new accessories, downloads, and microtransactions. This amount is just of the online games, but if we talk about the factored-in consoles and single-player releases the amount invested might be higher.

Managing director for ISP at Hyperoptic, Charles Davies said “It’s clear from the research just how passionate and dedicated gamers are to their hobby, reflected by the time and money spent on it. Online gaming is a popular way of staying connected to others and conversing while playing at the same time.”

The players told that they spend around eight to nine hours a week playing games online. And since the start of the lockdown which started due to the global pandemic, COVID-19 the time spent playing online games has increased. The time has reached closer to ten to eleven hours in a week. Well, at least they are keeping themselves busy and not going out. Going out unnecessarily will just increase the spread of the global pandemic.

Meeting up their mates in Verdansk and take a trip to the Gulag is safer and more exciting than meeting everyone in person and taking a trip to London. The gamers also revealed that a classic gaming session lasts around for 2 hours. The gamers usually meet up virtually from their homes at 6 pm and the gaming session continues till 10 pm. Till then people can join and leave. Whatever time in between suits them.

This sample of 1000 gamers included a mixture of gamers. That is ranging from beginners to pro-level gamers. As the level of gamers increases the time and the money spent on online gaming also increases. The pro players might end up playing 20 hours or more. And the real games begin after 10 pm for them.

And when it comes to games and challenges there is no end to games and challenging the fellow players for one more round of the game. Stay safe and healthy until everything settles down. While playing online might be keeping players busy but health is also important.

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