(Source: PRNewswire)
NEWTON, Mass. and SEATTLE, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Casual Connect conference in Seattle, WorldWinner (http://www.worldwinner.com/), a subsidiary of GSN and provider of online game competitions, today announced the results of a survey in which more than 500 online game lovers revealed how playing casual games affects their mood, particularly during the current state of the economy. Key findings of the survey include:
-- 87 percent of game lovers report a positive mood boost from playing online games -- 59 percent play games online to help forget their worries and problems -- 44 percent play to keep their mind sharp between job hunting, working or studying -- Of those currently looking for a job, 62 percent play online games as a de-stressor when job hunting online
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"The state of the economy is affecting our leisure activities just as much as it's impacted our working lives and stress levels," said Peter Blacklow, president of WorldWinner and EVP of GSN Digital. "When times are tough, the little victories go a long way. Our business is built around providing an affordable, engaging experience that's a welcome break from everyday stressors like work or searching for a new job. Our players seem to agree: nothing motivates and entertains quite like the thrill of winning."
WorldWinner survey respondents were also asked to rate the best online games for stress-busting. Of WorldWinner's online cash competitions, 16 percent of players preferred Bejeweled 2, which was the number one choice among players for stress relief, followed by Dynomite and Big Money at 14 percent each.
WorldWinner's survey around online gaming in today's economy was conducted in June 2009. More than 500 WorldWinner players responded to the online questionnaire.
About WorldWinner
WorldWinner (http://www.worldwinner.com/), a subsidiary of GSN, hosts online competitions that intensify casual games with the thrill of playing for cash and prizes. Offering beloved titles such as Solitaire, Bejeweled 2, Family Feud, SCRABBLE Cubes, Wheel of Fortune and Cubis, WorldWinner puts winning within reach for more than 30 million registered game enthusiasts of all skill levels who share a passion for competition and a penchant for fun. With WorldWinner, game lovers test themselves and challenge each other through games that engage, invigorate and relax the mind. The company's broad network of partner sites includes leading global brands, such as AOL Games, CotterWeb Enterprises Inc., EA-Pogo, Lycos, MSN Games and MyPoints.
GSN and WorldWinner are owned by Liberty Media Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment. For further information, visit GSN's press website at corp.gsn.com.
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