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Video games being edgy and on the crest of what's new? I don't know about that. The reason the average gamer is 29 years old is because the average gamer was about 9-10 when the NES hit the market almost 20 years ago.
As those kids grew up, manufacturers changed the subject matter of thier games to match the maturing tastes of these kids who have now grown into adults. Adults who have a lot more disposable income than your average 12 year old kid (like Harshaw mentioned). This is why the video game industry has been rivalling Hollywood in terms of revenue for the past couple of years.
I grew up with video games and although at 25, I don't play as often as I used to, I still enjoy playing when I get together with friends, both male and female.
It doesn't surprise me to see clubs with video game consoles. I've attended and thrown house parties with game machines set up somewhere in the house. It's a great social activity because just like sex, it's still fun even if you're just watching.
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