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Gaming by the Numbers

Presented for InfoPeople by Beth Gallaway CLA Conference, Sacramento CA November 2007 Gaming by the Numbers What is a Game? GAME : activity engaged in for diversion or amusement; synonym: see FUN

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Gaming by the Numbers

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  1. Presented for InfoPeopleby Beth Gallaway CLA Conference, Sacramento CANovember 2007 Gaming by the Numbers

  2. What is a Game? GAME: activity engaged in for diversion or amusement; synonym: see FUN VIDEO GAME: an electronic game played by means of images on a video screen and often emphasizing fast action Merriam-Webster Online. http://www.m-w.com

  3. Console Gaming Devices Video Game Charts. http://www.vgcharts.org. October 6, 2007

  4. Handheld Gaming Devices Video Game Charts. http://www.vgcharts.org. October 6, 2007

  5. Gaming is the medium of choice for the millennial generation

  6. 1. What is the average age of a gamer? 33 * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php

  7. 2. What % of teens report playing games online*? 81 % * Pew Internet & American Life Project. Teens and Technology, July 2005.

  8. 3. What percent of people over 50 play games?* 24 % 24% * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php

  9. 4. What % of gamers are female? 38% * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php

  10. 5. How much money did computer & video game sales gross in 2005?* $7.6 Billion * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php

  11. 6. What % of gamers play on handhelds? 32 % * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php

  12. 7. What percentage of games sold in 2005 were rated M?* 15% * Entertainment Software Association. Top 10 Facts. http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php

  13. 8. X% fewer mistakes are made by laproscopic surgeons.* 37% * James C. Rosser, Jr, MD; Paul J. Lynch, MD; Laurie Cuddihy, MD; Douglas A. Gentile, PhD; Jonathan Klonsky, MD; Ronald Merrell, MD. “The Impact of Video Games on Training Surgeons in the 21st Century.” Beth Israel Medical Center, Iowa State University. Arch Surg. 2007;142:181-186. . Accessed October 8, 2007.

  14. 9. Laproscopic surgery is completed X% faster by surgeons who play video games.* 27% * James C. Rosser, Jr, MD; Paul J. Lynch, MD; Laurie Cuddihy, MD; Douglas A. Gentile, PhD; Jonathan Klonsky, MD; Ronald Merrell, MD. “The Impact of Video Games on Training Surgeons in the 21st Century.” Beth Israel Medical Center, Iowa State University. Arch Surg. 2007;142:181-186. . Accessed October 8, 2007.

  15. 10. What % of public libraries allow patrons to play computer games?* 82% *Nicholson, Scott. (2007). The Role of Gaming in Libraries: Taking the Pulse. July 2007. http://boardgameswithscott.com/pulse2007.pdf . Accessed October 8, 2007.

  16. 11. What % of public libraries circulate video games?* 30% *Nicholson, Scott. (2007). The Role of Gaming in Libraries: Taking the Pulse. July 2007. http://boardgameswithscott.com/pulse2007.pdf . Accessed October 8, 2007.

  17. 12. What % of public libraries host video game programs?* 13% *Nicholson, Scott. (2007). The Role of Gaming in Libraries: Taking the Pulse. July 2007. http://boardgameswithscott.com/pulse2007.pdf . Accessed October 8, 2007.

  18. Games are like books, they are just another format

  19. How Can Libraries Serve Gamers? Connect games with “traditional” materials Think like a gamer Become a strategy guide Research video game culture Support gaming Create game collections Host gaming programs Try some games!

  20. Use Games in Reader's Advisory INSTEAD OF: What authors do you like to read? What are the last 3 books you read(and enjoyed)? What did you like about them? ASK: What movies do you like? What TV shows do you watch? What games do you play?

  21. Think Like a Gamer Everything is in BETA Get a screen name It's all about YOU You can’t break it Fail early, fail often

  22. Be a Strategy Guide... ...Not a Level Boss! Show, don’t tell. Make it interactive. Have a free-for-all. Ask for a demo of expertise

  23. Research Video Game Culture Watch Red Vs. Blue. Read Penny Acade or PvP. Skim gaming magazines. Link to game & cheat code sites Pay attention to gaming around you Attend GLLS2008 Join the LibGaming Google group

  24. Try Games Set Game Penguin Baseball Bejeweled Chicktionary Bob the Blob Neopets Runescape Diner Dash Snood More at http://del.icio.us/informationgoddess29/games

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