UK study shows that parents think social gaming is crucial, Wii is great for family fun, exercise

April 30th, 2008 | Category: Nintendo News

Some results from a TNS Technology survey…

* Social gaming promotes bonding among kids - 52 percent of all users and 64 percent of parents with 16-17-year-olds say so.

* Families now like to play social games together - 60 percent of parents surveyed and 68 percent of those with 10-15-year-olds say so.

* Playing Wii makes users feel more active than traditional

videogames - 69 percent of all Wii users surveyed agreed.
o 66 percent of parents with children age 10-15 say the Wii encourages children to exercise.
o One-fifth of 16-24-year-olds would consider giving up their gym membership whether they played the Wii regularly.

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