At least, they’re playing for longer. Recent research shows that young girls are playing video games for longer, roughly doubling the time they spend playing. For the most part, this time is tied up in social and casual games. We’re not making hardcore gamers out of the younger crowd, but at least they’re joining the party. Venturebeat has the story.
Any culture that does not recruit the young is doomed. That gaming has a power over young girls is a good sign that gaming is still growing. It’s also good to see in that gaming girls will very likely grow up into gaming women. Our little community can only benefit from a more even gender mix.