The Games People Play [INFOGRAPHIC]

 By 
Matt Silverman
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The Games People Play [INFOGRAPHIC]

We've long known that casual gaming is on the rise. Busy professionals, parents and retirees may not be inclined to pick up an Xbox controller, but they're certainly flinging Angry Birds on the train and growing virtual crops by the bushel.

The ubiquity of mobile and the feats of modern web browsers are certainly at the root of these new pastimes. The result? The demographic once known as "gamers" has become more complex.

The infographic below, courtesy of One More Level, breaks down what's happening in the casual gaming space.

Has a new Facebook title brought you into the gaming fold? Are you a serious gamer with concerns about the direction of the industry? Leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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