Older gamers generally more fit

Deathsythe | September 29, 2008 | News | PC Misc

In addition to the generic skinny geeky gaming stereotype with the overly high metabolism who needs to monitor his bloodsugar level, females are on the rise in the gaming community.

A survey conducted by LiveScience around EverQuest II players found that they are generally (about 10%) leaner than the average American, and exercise more frequently.

The downside being- gamers are more prone to mental illness, such as depression and substance addiction.

(Chances are that substance they are addicted to is caffeine)

Drop those stereotypes about people who play online role-playing games — chances are they're more physically fit than the average American.

That's just one of several new survey findings that explode the popular image of video gamers as socially awkward, overweight teenage males. Or at least, researchers have now found this among players of EverQuest II, an online fantasy game centered on group quests and other social activities.

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Final Blade | September 30, 2008

_{Im assuming its cause we know better and and daily stuff like working and constantly doing something. Where as younger kids just wants to play so much and no do anything else.}