Forget the popcorn and overpriced tickets, Aussies are ditching cinemas for controllers this Christmas!

A new study from XBox shows gaming is more popular than ever, with 60% of us choosing to level up rather than line up for the latest blockbuster.

Families are getting in on the action too, with 61% calling gaming a favourite bonding activity…and with new releases like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 dropping, who can blame them?

Looks like Santa’s bringing more than just games this year, with gamers splashing out on gift cards, accessories, and even new consoles.

Millennials are leading the charge, proving that gaming isn’t just for kids anymore. So, ditch the holiday stress and grab a controller – it’s game on this Christmas!