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Half of US gamers prefer free video games

Article by Sara Lebow  |  Apr 13, 2021
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Are US gamers willing to pay for new video games? Half said they preferred free games, and just 8% said they preferred a gaming subscription, showing that those polled are either casual gamers or simply budget-conscious ones.

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