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AS IT IS 2015-10-30 Guess Who Games More: Women or Men?

Women have claimed a majority in the electronic revolution.

Separate studies show that women make up more than half of the world’s video game players. Females are more likely to grab a smart phone or a tablet for a casual game.

Competitive online gaming is still a male-dominated sport. But that is changing.

Only three years ago, women were 49 percent of “gamers,” says the Internet Advertising1 Bureau. Now, women are 52 percent of gamers, the bureau says.

Women are embracing the gaming industry as professionals, too. Some employ coaches and staffs. Some exceptional players -- like South Korea’s ToSsGirl, or Scarlett of Canada – use gamer nicknames. They earn professional endorsement3 deals.

Matches and tournaments happen weekly. Female teams have formed worldwide. Women travel to compete for world championships.

The stereotype4 of the teenage gaming addict5 is becoming a myth.  A study by Pixwoo.com – a social network for gamers – says the average player is 35 years old. The typical player is a parent with one child and works 32 hour a week.

In all, 1.2 billion people play video games, says the 2013 State of Online Gaming Report. It mentioned “the rising power of women and mothers within the online gaming sector6.” One report statistic7 noted8 that 73 percent of Turkish women aged9 35 to 44 play online games.

The report said women prefer puzzle, quiz and word games. Men like racing2, sports and action games.

International gaming expositions and shows are planned throughout Europe and Australia. Paris is hosting a games week that began October 28.

Words in This Story

gamer – n. a video game player

tournament – n. a competition or series of contests that involves many players or teams and that usually continues for at least several days

addict – n. a person who likes or enjoys something very much and spends a large amount of time doing it

myth – n. an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true


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1 advertising 1zjzi3     
n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的
参考例句：
  • Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
  • The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。
2 racing 1ksz3w     
n.竞赛，赛马；adj.竞赛用的，赛马用的
参考例句：
  • I was watching the racing on television last night.昨晚我在电视上看赛马。
  • The two racing drivers fenced for a chance to gain the lead.两个赛车手伺机竞相领先。
3 endorsement ApOxK     
n.背书；赞成，认可，担保；签(注)，批注
参考例句：
  • We are happy to give the product our full endorsement.我们很高兴给予该产品完全的认可。
  • His presidential campaign won endorsement from several celebrities.他参加总统竞选得到一些社会名流的支持。
4 stereotype rupwE     
n.固定的形象，陈规，老套，旧框框
参考例句：
  • He's my stereotype of a schoolteacher.他是我心目中的典型教师。
  • There's always been a stereotype about successful businessmen.人们对于成功商人一直都有一种固定印象。
5 addict my4zS     
v.使沉溺；使上瘾；n.沉溺于不良嗜好的人
参考例句：
  • He became gambling addict,and lost all his possessions.他习染上了赌博，最终输掉了全部家产。
  • He assisted a drug addict to escape from drug but failed firstly.一开始他帮助一个吸毒者戒毒但失败了。
6 sector yjczYn     
n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形
参考例句：
  • The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
  • The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。
7 statistic QuGwb     
n.统计量；adj.统计的，统计学的
参考例句：
  • Official statistics show real wages declining by 24%.官方统计数字表明实际工资下降了24%。
  • There are no reliable statistics for the number of deaths in the battle.关于阵亡人数没有可靠的统计数字。
8 noted 5n4zXc     
adj.著名的，知名的
参考例句：
  • The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
  • Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。
9 aged 6zWzdI     
adj.年老的，陈年的
参考例句：
  • He had put on weight and aged a little.他胖了，也老点了。
  • He is aged,but his memory is still good.他已年老，然而记忆力还好。

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