15 ‘Men’ vs. ‘Women’ gaming myth busters

A selection of article put together by the lovely people at ‘Business & Games: The Blog’ filled with great stats on games usage by men / women / other.

Guitar Hero makes a LOT of money

The source is a little unclear… but rumoured takings on all things Guitar Hero have now topped $1000,000,000. Partly due to the $90 price tag, partly due to it being awesome.

Video Gaming Trends

Brilliant slide show on gaming trends..

Contagious 2008 round up…

All things cool in 2008 – and in to 2009

And the most popular app downloaded on Android is..

250,ooo downloads, and counting. Also in the top 10 we find Bonsai Blast and Brain Genius Deluxe

The scale of gaming

Very interesting research results:

53% of US citizens over 18 play video games, with 21% playing every day or almost every dya.

81% of the 18-29 demographic play

as do 23% aged 65+ (wow)

76% of students play video games

82% of gamers have no problem with in-game ads

Further info: Here