New statistics are shattering that stereotype of teenage boys being the only ones who play video games. According to experts, women over 40 actually make up the largest percentage of gamers who play online games. According to the Entertainment Software Association, about 23 percent of gamers are boys under the age of 18. They are easily outnumbered by women over the age of 18 at 30 percent. In fact, many parents increasingly see gaming as a family affair. Sixty-six percent of those who play video games themselves said games have brought their families closer together.

Source: NBC