Dundee is the best city in Scotland for gamers and has the second-best 'gaming culture' in the UK new research has revealed.
It scored highly in four categories including gaming jobs and download speeds.
The factors considered were average download speed; gaming stores in the local area; local gaming culture (determined by local gaming events and companies per 100,000), and gaming job opportunities per 100,000 people within a 10-mile radius.
Dundee came seventh in the UK, ranking well for its selection of local gaming stores, prevalent gaming culture, and employment opportunities.
Gamers here enjoy above average download speeds, at 98.63 megabits (Mbits) – 34% higher than the national average.
In terms of gaming culture, Dundee is second only to Brighton, with 12.69 gaming events per 100,000 people, and has 22.56 gaming companies per 100,000 people, the ninth highest in the UK.
Dundee is the only city in Scotland to appear in the top ten with Cambridge topping the list.
The research was commissioned by SolitaireBliss, conducting data studies across the UK.
Commenting on the findings, a company spokesperson said: “During 2020, 62% of UK adults played video games. Gaming is a huge industry that is enjoyed by people of all ages, and the UK has a reputation for producing some of the world’s biggest game developers.
“These findings highlight the best cities in the country for gamers to live. Cambridge made the top spot as it scored well across the board, with its residents receiving high download speeds and a rich local gaming culture thanks to its reputation and history as a centre of innovation.
“Other cities in the UK could learn from Cambridge, who shows that gaming is not only just a hobby, but also a global digital industry that is growing each year.”
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