Video games sneak in as one more expense in the family economy – Spain’s News

The Spanish family economy is affected by spending on video games

Video games became part of the routine of millions of people after the pandemic, no longer as a way to entertain themselves, but to find a space to socialize and release emotions. Considered as a visual, sound and immersive mix, players are capable of experiencing unique sensations that cause this gaming habit to become a addition in some cases. However, the Spanish people spend an average of 44 euros per monthincurring €528 per year, a figure that affects the family economy increasingly.

According to the data, in Spain are destined €1,795 million per year in this sector. Although the games free to play are still very popular, the new Titles, like Hogwarts Legacy or Pokemon Scarlet/Purple, they have transcended to the point of raising the monthly percentage of expenses; so that the family economy of some Spaniards has been divided between the payment of water, electricity and gas, together with the money assigned to video games. Likewise, the purchase of a game can be the base itself or a expansionas well as micro payments for skins or effects differentiators.