Power of Play 2025 Report | Entertainment Software Association of Canada

Those of us who work in the video game industry, however, see video games in a brighter light. We regularly talk to players who have found social communities – and even life partners – through a shared interest in playing video games. We hear from doctors and patients who use video games as a life-changing form of treatment and therapy. We see how playing together brings families closer, creating opportunities for connection that cuts across generations. We watch professional esport athletes and streamers who discovered they can convert a hobby into a successful career. And we’ve heard from players around the world who believe that video games are more than just fun – they are powerful.

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