GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Most Violent Games Statistic Statistics
Most violent games are typically played by young adult males, with the average player's age being around 26, and the majority of players spending approximately 5 hours per week on such games.
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"God of War III was ranked as the third most violent video game ever, according to a 2014 poll."
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"As of November 2020, 200 million copies of Grand Theft Auto games have been sold, making it one of the highest-selling violent video games."
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"Approximately 48% of U.S. adults play video games, but only about 15% play games where violence is the focus."
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"Manhunt, one of the most violent video games, was banned in several countries including the UK and New Zealand."
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"40% of all video games sold in 2018 were violent, with a rating of "Mature" or "Adults Only"."
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"According to a 2015 study, teens who play violent video games for long periods have increased aggression levels compared to those who don't."
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"More than 80% of the top selling video games in 2017 contained violent content."
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"Despite the widespread popularity of violent video games, the U.S. video game industry has seen a 75% decrease in violent crime since 1995."
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"Approximately 70% of parents believe that video games can have a harmful effect on their child, especially violent ones."
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"Players of violent video games like PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS, spend an average of six to ten hours a week playing."
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"Around 44% of video game players prefer games where they can compete with others, often in violent scenarios."
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"Approximately 8% of all video game genre sales in 2020 consisted of shooting games, often violent in nature."
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""Mortal Kombat" series, known for its over-the-top violence, has sold more than 49 million units worldwide as of 2021."
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"Games containing violence represent 12.8% of the video games available on Steam as of 2019."
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"Nearly one in five U.S. teens report that they have been bullied because of their gaming habits, particularly violent games."
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""Doom" series, one of the seminal first-person shooter games noted for its violent content, has sold over 10 million copies worldwide to date."
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"Violent video games, particularly first-person shooters, represent a $15 billion industry worldwide."
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"Around 10% of all video games released ever have had a "Mature" or higher rating, indicating significant violent content."
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"The average age of a gamer is 35, and they often play games with violent themes."
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"Roughly 22% of video game developers are working on action games, many of which have significant violent content."
