We at HiTech Creations, makers of Aces High combat flight simulator, have access to the same statistics and gaming information that you have, so we thought we would share some interesting gaming statistics which came out recently.

Video game demographics statistics show that Gen Alpha and Gen Z is the generation with the largest percentage of console and mobile players, followed by Millennials. Meanwhile, Millenials, who spend $112 billion per year on gaming, prefer PC gaming. As for popular console brands, more American consumers planned to buy a PlayStation 5 than an Xbox Series X or S during the 2020 holidays.

• 22% of tweens and teens in the US play video games on smartphones while 22% play on a tablet. Eleven percent play on a computer while 2% play on an iPod Touch. (Common Sense Media, 2019)
• Among teens aged 13 to 18 years old in the US, 46% play games on mobile, 27% through a video console, and 17% on a computer. (Common Sense Media, 2019)
• In a survey, 61% of Americans said that they plan to buy an Xbox Series X console for themselves after its 2020 release. On the other hand, 63% of Americans said that they plan to buy the PS5 console for themselves after its 2020 release. (CivicScience, 2020)
• 12% of Americans aged 13 and up said that they have firm plans to buy a PlayStation 5. Meanwhile, 10% of Americans said they plan to buy either an Xbox Series X or an Xbox Series S. (CivicScience, 2020)
• 77% of active console players belong to Gen Alpha and Gen Z. They are aged between 10 to 22 years old. Meanwhile, 75% of active console players are Millennials while 66% belong to Gen X. (Newzoo, 2020)
• 79% of active mobile players belong to Gen Alpha and Gen Z. Meanwhile, 72% are Millennials and 68% are from Gen X. (Newzoo, 2020)
• 56% of active PC players are Millennials. Meanwhile, 51% belong to Gen Alpha and Gen Z while 51% belong to Gen X. (Newzoo, 2020)

What does it all mean?

Well, other than the fact that gaming is obviously a very popular way to pass the time, we are not sure what it all means. And really, does it need to mean more? Is it necessary to always have in-depth discussions about things like this? We all have twenty-four hours in each day, 365 days in each year, and we all spend those hours and days doing what we enjoy doing (with the possible exception of our jobs, of course). We can take more surveys and develop more postulates about it all, but really, we at HiTech Creations would prefer to just kick back and play our exciting flight sim game, Aces High.

Have you tried Aces High?

If not, why not? We’ve been around for twenty-four years. Our combat simulator has consistently been among the leaders in flight simulator games. For goodness sake, don’t you think it’s about time you took advantage of our free two-week download?

Strap on your flight helmet and fly the skies with Aces High. You will be happy you did.

If you are new to parenting, and your child is old enough to play video games, we have some information about gaming we believe you need to know. We are HiTech Creations, and back in 2000 we introduced our online, exciting  combat simulator, Aces High. We’ve been going strong ever since, and with twenty-four years of gaming experience, we feel we have seen enough to qualify as, for lack of a better term, experts in the field of gaming.

Thus, we have a few things worth noting, things which will hopefully help you as you traverse the mine field that is parenting.

A recent study

A recent study of American adolescents reported that eighty-six percent gamed, with 32.9 percent gaming about every day and 24.9 percent gaming about every week (Giordano et al., 2022). A substantial number of adolescents in the study also reported watching other people gaming; almost one-quarter (25%) of participants said they watch others game about every day (Giordano et al., 2022).

Given the popularity of gaming among adolescents, parents are often left asking questions like “Is my child’s gaming a problem?” “How much gaming is too much gaming?” and “How do I keep them safe?” Below are important considerations and suggestions for parents of children or teens who game.

What to look out for

1. Do your homework on the games they play. What is its rating (e.g., Everyone, Teen, Mature)? Be informed about violent content, about sexualcontent, and about foul language in the game. Check if players can interact with each other ( a mine field) and if in-game purchases can be made.
2. Know how to use parental controls.Gaming companies have been working to address harassment, hostility, and safety issues. There are now many ways parents can control how their child games, such as managing communication between players, enforcing time limits, restricting access based on the rating of the game, and limiting or prohibiting spending money on the game.

Parents need to consider their options and make informed choices. For example, do you want your child to communicate with all the other players? Only communicate with approved players? Or no communication with others at all? Do you want your child to be able to spend real currency on the game? If so, how much? How long do you want your child to play in one sitting?

3. Understand the risks of gaming, like player toxicity.Gaming is not all good or all bad; it has potential benefits and potential risks. It is important for parents to be aware of all of them to make informed decisions. For example, one potential risk in multiplayer online games is hostility or toxicity in player interactions.
4. Understand the risks of gaming, like predators.Another risk of online gaming or multiplayer gaming is the reality that some individuals enter virtual spaces with the intent of harm. Without creating undo fear, it is important for parents to help foster common sense among their children and teens, help them to be “street smart.” For example, parents can teach children about online masquerading, in which a person presents themself as someone they are not (e.g., an adult masquerading as a child).

Final thoughts

Obviously, we think gaming is a wonderful thing, pretty much what you would expect from a game manufacturer. However, we are also very aware of the problems associated with gaming and, as parents ourselves, we are aware of the problems parents face.

When in doubt, be vigilant.

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You won’t be disappointed. Strap on your flight helmet and fly the skies with Aces High, the leader in combat fligh simulators.

What is a combat flight simulator? How does it differ from a flight simulator? What do you need to know before you try one? We will answer all of those questions in this article by HiTech Creations, developers of Aces High, one of the leading combat flight simulators in the world, leading the way for twenty-four years and still going strong.

What is a combat flight simulator?

Combat flight simulators are vehicle simulation games,  amateur flight simulation programs used to simulate military aircraft and their operations.

What is a flight simulator?

Flight simulators are used for professional pilot and military flight training which consist of realistic physical recreations of the actual aircraft cockpit, often with a full-motion platform.

Obviously, there is a major difference between the two. The problem arises from the fact that combat flight simulators, the games, aka flight sim games, are often referred to as flight simulators, thus confusing many a potential gamer.

Key components.

We will refer to our own combat flight simulator, Aces High, to list the major features, or components:

• Accurate flight modeling of over 120 aircraft, vehicles, and boats from around the world.
• Fight against hundreds of real players from around the world.
• Multiple arenas with unique environments offer different styles of gameplay.
• Constant updates and additions keep the game fresh.
• Create historical skins for your plane.
• Start or join a squadronfor even more fun.
• Participate in special events from World War II.
• Learn from films you can watch and view using the Aces High Film Viewer.
• Design and build your own terrain with the Aces High Terrain Editor.
• In game voice support.
• The most flexible view system in the genre. Tailor it to your liking.
• Full, true 3D cockpits.
• Customize your commands on the keyboard and the joystick.
• In-game secure account management.
• Auto-update in the game for all updates.
• Auto-update for all new skins released for the game.
• Free offline practice and mission.
• Free 2 week online trial (no billing information needed).

Although this may not be an accurate depiction of every combat flight simulator on the market, it will give you an idea of the major components.

Combat flight simulators are available for PCs as well as consoles, and there are literally dozens to choose from on the market. They all differ in their approach to their goal, but they all share the same basic components.

How, then, do you choose from so many?

It really is a matter of personal preference and, really, the only way to form an intelligent opinion is to sample them all and find out which one you prefer.

But is it possible to sample all flight sim games without actually paying for them?

No, but there are a few games, like our own Aces High, which offer free downloads so potential buyers can sample before you actually pay for them. We suggest you start with those.

A final word about Aces High.

Aces High has been on the market for twenty-four years, since its first introduction in 2000. That kind of longevity, in a very competitive market, speaks volumes about the popularity of our flight simulator. Strap on your flight helmet and fly the skies with Aces High.

Here are some interesting gaming statistics, from your favorite flight sim game, Aces High:

1. Global gamers: There are 3.09 billion gamers in the world as of 2024, with that number expected to grow to 3.3 billion by the end of 2025.
2. Market Size: Growth is coming, and significant growth at that. By 2029, worldwide revenue for gaming could hit $200 billion.
3. Regional Distribution: Asia is the largest market for video gaming, with nearly 1.5 billion gamers. Europe follows with approximately 115 million gamers.
4. Demographics: Gaming is popular across various demographics. For instance, 53% of gamers are males and 47% of gamers are female.
5. Devices: Gaming revenue is generated across multiple devices, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. Mobile gaming has seen a significant growth.

But wait, there’s more for your edification:

• Contrary to popular belief, the first video game was not It was preceded by Tennis for Two in 1958 and Spacewar! in 1962.
• The video game industry is worth more than the film and music industries combined._[14]
• Engineer Ralph Baer is often held to be the "father of video games." His "Brown Box" video game system, designed in 1967, paved the way for all future consoles.
• The video game industry consistently brings in more money than Hollywood. In 2018, the global gaming market was valued at 134.9 billion dollars, while the global box office only brought in 41.1 billion.
• Rockstar Games has created some of the most lucrative games of all time. Their 2013 title Grand Theft Auto Vearned a staggering one billion dollars within the first three days of its release, eventually earning a total of 6 billion dollars.
• The character Mario first appeared in the game Donkey Kong as "Jumpman." His name was changed to Mario in Donkey Kong Junior.
• Japanese video game giant Nintendo was founded in 1889 as the "Marufuku Company." They originally made playing cards.
• The word "Nintendo" roughly translates to "leave luck to heaven.”
• Nintendo video game developer Shigeru Miyamoto is responsible for many of gaming's most beloved franchises. His creations include Donkey Kong, Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Starfox, F-Zero, and
• Video games can be more than a hobby. A top-tier professional video gamer can pull in over $4 million annually in tournament winnings.
• Professional video gaming, or "eSports," has a longer history than you might imagine. While it's really only taken off in the past couple of years, video game competitions date back to a Spacewar!contest held at Stanford University in 1972.
• The most popular and lucrative competitive video game is DOTA 2, a multi-player online battle arena (MOBA) game. The total prize pool for professional play in 2018 was 41.26 million dollars.

A final word about Aces High

If you are looking for a great action game which also incorporates history, look no further than our wildly popular combat simulator, Aces High, rockin’ the gaming world since 2000. Want to try it out? Try our free two-week download of combat flight simulator, Aces High, no credit card required.