Video game being addictive

[EileenCruz]

Speaking of gaming addiction, here's an article from 2010 about a Korean couple that let their child die from neglect and malnutrition while raising a virtual child. Pretty messed up.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/487287

 

[Bond007]

Personally I have an addiction problem with video games, lol... Everything else in my personal and work life goes out the window when I start on a new game.But that's just me, maybe I do have an over addictive personailty, providing I keep it to video games though I think I'm ok

 

[megaman9]

Unfortunately there are people that behave like that and the Chinese have rehabilitation centers for them http://kotaku.com/5124618/a-look-inside-chinas-game-addiction-treatment-centers

Truly that article is making me revise my opinion,Never thought video game addiction could be this intense.

 

[megaman9]

Being a gamer myself I do not believe that it is not addiction, much more something that you get focused on more like a challenge to complete something so you can see how things go or even a challenge to get certain achievements or trophies when it comes down to Xbox and Playstation. I used to play alot of Xbox and for me I do not believe it was addiction but more how much I enjoyed gaming with my friends, doing fun things, making up our own rules and such when online.

I agree with you, surely you cannot call it addiction..
but when you see articles like mentioned above,I doubt on my opinion.

 

[megaman9]

Speaking of gaming addiction, here's an article from 2010 about a Korean couple that let their child die from neglect and malnutrition while raising a virtual child. Pretty messed up.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/487287

Now common,This cannot be true!!!
How could people so stupid,I Think video games are turning people back to Idiots..
This seriously needs an remedy..

 

[megaman9]

Personally I have an addiction problem with video games, lol... Everything else in my personal and work life goes out the window when I start on a new game.But that's just me, maybe I do have an over addictive personailty, providing I keep it to video games though I think I'm ok

Addiction could be typically categorised into 2 types , Severe and non severe..
And on your stats you have an non severe addiction,and I hope it remains the same.

 

[Bond007]

Well that's a relief, lol.. I hope it remains the same too

 

[Mjolnir]

So it's all right until you start to raise a virtual child That's the line

 

[Red Lion]

So it's all right until you start to raise a virtual child That's the line

Surely thats the limit, If I see anymore worse article , I am surely gonna make an organization against this stupid addiction

 

[EileenCruz]

Now common,This cannot be true!!!
How could people so stupid,I Think video games are turning people back to Idiots..
This seriously needs an remedy..

I totally agree. It's be nice to never read another story like that again.