"Overlooked Over-50 Gamers: AARP Study Reveals Frustrations and Fixes"

The AARP's latest survey found that 45% of people aged 50 and over played video games at least once a month, up from 44% in 2019 and 38% in 2016. The survey also revealed that older gamers spend an average of 12 hours a week playing games, with 84% playing on mobile platforms. Word games were the most popular genre, with 36% of gamers 50+ listing them in their top three favorite genres. However, many 50+ gamers dislike in-app purchases and ads in games, with 58% saying they need them to make progress.