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More Germans Playing Games, But Female Share is Falling

German gamers have become younger and more male compared to last year, according to new data from the game association based on YouGov Shopper. However, the changes are minimal, so statistical fluctuations are more likely than a reversal of the trend.

Stephan Steininger
Stephan Steininger
May 06, 2026 – 2 min read

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