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SuperAwesome is a company that provides youth marketing and kid-safe digital advertising tools for brands reaching younger audiences. It publishes research on engaging younger generations, including in gaming.

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Cover of Gaming the Future: How to Make an Impact With Younger Generations
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Gaming the Future: How to Make an Impact With Younger Generations

Gaming has become the dominant entertainment medium for younger generations, with 80% of under-18s actively gaming and Gen Z allocating up to 22% of free time to play.

  • Gaming has become the primary entertainment medium for younger demographics, with 80% of under-18s actively gaming and Gen Z dedicating up to 22% of their free time to play.
  • In-game advertising significantly outperforms traditional metrics for younger audiences, driving an 86% boost in brand affinity among under-18s and increasing brand recall by 7 points and purchase intent by 9 points for those under 34.
  • Younger gamers are notably more receptive to in-game ads than older adults, with 75% of Gen Z players in the UK and US reporting that ads improve their gaming experience compared to only 34% of older adults.
AnzuApr 2026