Online Casual Gaming Taking Off

A new study indicates that American adults are becoming increasingly addicted to casual video games, opting to play them over other activities including watching television, watching movies, or going to see a movie at a theater. Released by Harris Interactive Monday and commissioned by RealNetworks, the survey found that 31 percent would rather play an online game for one hour than watch television.

A smaller percentage, 21 percent, would rather play games than watch movies at home, but a larger group numbering 35 percent said the same about going to a movie theater. Online gaming seems to have its biggest audience in women over 40, where as many as half of all respondents chose gaming over some activities.