The number of American households that play computer or video games has risen to 68 percent, a three percent increase over 2008, according to the Entertainment Software Association, a group that represents U.S. computer and video game publishers.
"This is the new golden age of entertainment software. Our products are now being enjoyed by over two-thirds of Americans," said Michael D. Gallagher, CEO of the ESA.
Many Households Still Unready For TV Switch
Remember the 1982 tune "TV Party"? Black Flag saw the humor in television addiction, but on February 18th, 2009, some people could be singing the song’s last few stanzas without a hint of sarcasm. Less than a year is left before the switch from analog to digital signals takes place, and ten percent of American households remain unprepared.
Cell Phone Only Households Now The Norm
The percentage of Americans in cell phone- only households has surpassed the percentage of people living in landline only households, according to a Mediamark Research report "The Birth of a Cellular Nation."
U.S. Broadband To Reach 86 Million Households
Around 86 million U.S. households will have broadband Internet access by 2012 according to a new report from JupiterResearch.