A survey conducted by UK communications regulator Ofcom has found that online gaming is more popular than downloading film or music.
39 per cent of those surveyed for Ofcom’s Communications Market Report 2010 played online games, compared to 38 per cent who downloaded music and film, according to developer trade body Tiga.
“Ofcom’s report shows that the popularity of games continues to increase, with downloads of games surpassing that of music and films,” said TIGA CEO Richard Wilson. “It also shows that consoles are providing a door to the internet: ten per cent of those surveyed used their PS3 or Nintendo Wii to watch programmes on the iPlayer.
“The widespread downloading of games also confirms the importance of digital distribution. TIGA’s research shows that on average, 62 per cent the games created by UK developers are online or digital products, as opposed to physical products,” he added. “TIGA will continue to support developers looking to distribute their games digitally over the coming months.”