Age demographic

Valdae · 2011-08-01, 07:14 PM

Since ps1 came out aaaages ago, I was starting to wonder if only 'older' gamers were interested in ps2 atm. Be interesting if this would also translate into the actual game, as I get the impression that a majority of older gamers dislike certain styles of fps - ie COD.

So just cause I'm curious, what is the average age of the people u know who will be playing ps2?

Sirisian · 2011-08-01, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Valdae

Be interesting if this would also translate into the actual game, as I get the impression that a majority of older gamers dislike certain styles of fps - ie COD.

ooh be careful. Don't interpret people's hate for COD style gameplay on the forums to mean they hate COD. I might say I hate that style, but it's in regard to Planetside. In fact I loved COD 2 and think it's the best LAN game ever made. I just don't want that style in a game like Planetside which has its own unique system. (Which works).

But yeah all my friends are 22 and 23 years old.

Bags · 2011-08-01, 08:14 PM

If I'm 20 which category do I fall into?

Baron · 2011-08-01, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Bags

If I'm 20 which category do I fall into?

Yea, your scale isn't quite right man... the same number shouldn't be in two categories.

Sovereign · 2011-08-01, 08:19 PM

That would be 20-25, which is the same for me all the fellows I know say one who may play so he doesn't count.

Originally Posted by Baron

Yea, your scale isn't quite right man... the same number shouldn't be in two categories.

Good point, recommend an edit.

SavageB · 2011-08-01, 08:31 PM

The game came out when I was 23, do the math

waldizzo · 2011-08-01, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by SavageB

The game came out when I was 23, do the math

sorry, they've cut math out of public education.

Valdae · 2011-08-01, 09:59 PM

Shit that's what happens when u sneakily try and post whilst at work. I dunno if I can edit a poll, but pick whichever feels best. I imagine it'll still be 85% accurate. Interesting figures so far..

CutterJohn · 2011-08-02, 05:23 AM

Originally Posted by Valdae

Since ps1 came out aaaages ago, I was starting to wonder if only 'older' gamers were interested in ps2 atm.

Stands to reason. PS is 8 years old, so fans of it are at least in the 20s for the most part, if not older. There has been almost no real advertisement, only one short not really gameplay trailer.

Vancha · 2011-08-02, 05:42 AM

Pointless poll is pointless. The majority here will of course be 20-30. Expect to see a 15-20 boom at launch.

Valdae · 2011-08-02, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Vancha

Pointless poll is pointless. The majority here will of course be 20-30. Expect to see a 15-20 boom at launch.

20-30 is a very broad range, but yes, it is what you expect for any video games. However the majority of people I met played PS in their mid 20's, making them over 30 when PS2 comes out.

I'm interested in getting a rough idea of what age group is seriously looking at playing this game when it's released, and also the age of people following it at the moment.

Bruttal · 2011-08-02, 07:48 AM

wow almost everyone seems rather young, think am go over here and hang out with smed and T-ray. think matt is too young i could be wrong though

Timey · 2011-08-02, 09:16 AM

25 here

Robert089 · 2011-08-02, 09:39 AM

I was 14 when I first played the original Planetside along with about 4-5 of my close school friends of the same age, teaming up with our 40+ year old gal pilot back in the day, heh.

I can imagine seeing a lot of younger teenage players getting into Planetside 2 with the recent popularity of console shooters and MMOs, as long as I don't have to listen to any of the pre-pubescent rage I don't mind that one bit.

basti · 2011-08-02, 11:20 AM

Im about to hit 25 in october. :/

View Poll Results: What's the average age of people who u know will be playing ps2?
15-20	6	5.77%
20-25	42	40.38%
25-30	31	29.81%
30-35	16	15.38%
35+	9	8.65%
Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll