In Spain, that little country on the other side of the Atlantic, and a top consumer of video games, there are more game consoles and video game fans everyday. But in contrast to the west, Spain’s gamers have such firm tastes and sometimes, they are not so innovative when buying new games.
Most Spanish gamers are used to choosing AAA titles such as Call of Duty or Assassin’s Creed, or others just play FIFA or Pro Evolution soccer games. It also occurs that a great majority of them just buy consoles in order to play these two last titles. Welcome to the country with some of the most soccer culture in Europe, tied with Portugal!
On the other hand, since Counter Strike was released for PC in 1998 and for Xbox in 2004, a lot of Spanish gamers also define themselves as “shooters”, Battlefield being the most played titled among them.
And, what do they eat while playing?
Lots of gamer say that their habits have changed since video games companies discovered online multiplayer platforms. While gamers used to hang out all together at home and eat pizza or snacks while they play, things have changed quite a lot as they can play in group via online platforms. That is why “gamers’ diet” has changed. Those tables full of food have been substituted by a simple package of chips and a soda, while others don’t even eat while playing, since a lot of gamers opt for abstemious habits.
The last aspect has a lot to do with the Spanish vision of “no sedentary lifestyle” as well. Just because many Spanish gamers play, doesn’t mean that they aren’t athletic or being sedentary. That is why a lot of them use at least an hour a day to play sports.
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