Submitted by wrench - April 17, 2008 at 1:10 pm -050063.253.105.42
I should read all the posts before replying.


Game addiction is like gambling well depending on the game. MMO addicts do see gains for time played. Raiding for gear PvP for gear bragging rights etc... There is a tangible reward in their minds. Same as a gambler even when a hard core addict gambler is up they still keep going for the next big win. Same with game addiction from an MMO stand point.

Game addiction does indeed ruin lives. Look how many folks in Korea China and Japan played to death in 3+ day sessions not stopping to sleep or eat in some instances. Look at the couple that starved their baby to death.

I would say those are life shattering examples of how games can be addicting. To certain personality types I think games can be addicting to the point of destroying a life.

I have a very good friend who will not have internet connection at his house because he WILL put online play ahead of everything. He recognized the problem and took steps to keep it from becoming an extreme.

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