ReportAEVI
Power of Play: Informe Global de Videojuegos 2025
1 Jan 202564 pages~59 min full read
Gaming is primarily used for stress relief (55%) and mental stimulation (46%), with 73% of the 24,000 surveyed players reporting that it reduces feelings of isolation.
Skill development is a major outcome, as 77% of players associate gaming with enhanced creativity and 74% with improved problem-solving abilities.
Mobile devices are the leading platform for 55% of global gamers, followed by PCs/laptops and consoles.
43% of global respondents believe gaming has positively influenced their education or career, with that figure rising to 76% in Nigeria and 70% in India.
Online multiplayer serves as the primary social connector for up to 96% of respondents.
Mental health benefits are significant, with 70–90% of players reporting reduced stress and increased happiness, particularly in India, Nigeria, and Mexico.
Academic research supports the use of immersive technologies like AR/VR to enhance performance in high-stress professional fields such as aerospace training and medical surgery.
The research surveyed more than 24,000 active gamers from 21 nations on six continents, representing a broad cross‑section of the global gaming population (average age 41, 48 % female). Its central thesis is that video games function as a powerful catalyst for cognitive, social, educational, and mental‑health benefits, extending far beyond entertainment. Across all regions, a majority of players report gaming primarily for fun (56 %), stress relief (55 %) and mental stimulation (46 %). Mobile devices dominate usage (55 % of respondents), followed by PCs/laptops and consoles, while 73 % say gaming reduces feelings of isolation and 81 % view it as mentally stimulating.
Perceived skill development is strong: 77 % associate gaming with enhanced creativity, 74 % with problem‑solving, and substantial portions note improvements in teamwork, resilience and social interaction. The survey highlights a professional impact, with 43 % globally—reaching 76 % in Nigeria and 70 % in India—believing gaming positively shaped their education or career. Mental‑health outcomes are equally pronounced; 70‑90 % report reduced stress, increased happiness and a healthier outlet for daily challenges, with the highest well‑being scores in India, Nigeria and Mexico. Online multiplayer is identified as the primary social connector, cited by up to 96 % of respondents.
Complementary academic research corroborates these findings, showing that digital games boost learning engagement, reading skills and decision‑making, while immersive technologies such as AR/VR enhance performance in high‑stress professional settings, including medical surgery and aerospace training. Collectively, the evidence positions video games as a validated tool for skill development, education, and mental‑health recovery across diverse global markets.
