Updated Mar 17, 2026 by AEVI
80% of Spanish gamers play primarily to meet new people and stimulate their minds, while 78% use gaming as a tool to reduce stress and anxiety.
Multiplayer gaming is perceived as a driver for skill development, with 78% of players associating it with creativity, 74% with teamwork, and 64% with improved cognitive and STEM-related abilities.
Social gaming is a core habit, as 55% of all participants view playing with others as a positive experience that fosters lasting friendships and shared memories.
While solo play remains the most common mode, 80% of male gamers play online with others regularly, and roughly 50% of all respondents combine solo and online sessions.
Gender differences exist in perceived benefits, with men more likely than women to report feeling less isolated (78% vs 72%) and using gaming as a healthy outlet for daily pressure (75% vs 60%).
Integrated communication tools within games are utilized by 29% of younger male players, highlighting a specific demographic segment for social feature engagement.
80% of Spanish gamers play primarily to meet new people and stimulate their minds, while 78% use gaming as a tool to reduce stress and anxiety.
Multiplayer gaming is perceived as a driver for skill development, with 78% of players associating it with creativity, 74% with teamwork, and 64% with improved cognitive and STEM-related abilities.
Social gaming is a core habit, as 55% of all participants view playing with others as a positive experience that fosters lasting friendships and shared memories.
While solo play remains the most common mode, 80% of male gamers play online with others regularly, and roughly 50% of all respondents combine solo and online sessions.
Gender differences exist in perceived benefits, with men more likely than women to report feeling less isolated (78% vs 72%) and using gaming as a healthy outlet for daily pressure (75% vs 60%).
Integrated communication tools within games are utilized by 29% of younger male players, highlighting a specific demographic segment for social feature engagement.