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Fortnite Being Sued For Designing Game To Be "As Addictive As Possible”
Fortnite has previously been blamed for breaking up marriages and distracting students from schoolwork.
South Korea Grapples With Line Between Pro-Gaming and Gaming Addiction
Where is the line between professional gamer and person with with gaming disorder?
What Tech Addiction Treatment Looks Like
Though the treatment has been described as intense, patients with gaming disorder say it has allowed them to regain control over their lives.
Can Video Games Help Treat Depression?
Some believe that a mind at play experiences beneficial neurological effects.
When Does Hardcore Video Gaming Become An Addiction?
Experts weigh in on the World Health Organization’s decision to add gaming disorder to its International Classification of Diseases.
Researchers Create Psych Test For Gaming Addiction
The test allows users to compare their results with others to see how their gaming habits line up to the greater population.
Video Game Addiction Is Officially Classified As A Mental Disorder
WHO’s decision has been met with opposition from the gaming industry and other critics.
Why Men May Be More Susceptible To Internet Gaming Disorder
A new study examined the brain scans of men and women with online gaming disorder to figure out if there were any notable differences. When it comes to issues with online gaming, men may be more likely to develop problematic habits than women. According to CNN, new research has revealed that in the brains of… Continue reading Why Men May Be More Susceptible To Internet Gaming Disorder
Fortnite Addiction Leads Sports Team To Institute Ban
The self-instituted ban was put in place so the team could focus on bonding with teammates. The popular video game Fortnite has caused problems in some marriages and in academic settings—and now it’s being banned from some professional sports teams for the same reason. TSN 1040 reports that members of the Vancouver Canucks, a Canadian ice hockey… Continue reading Fortnite Addiction Leads Sports Team To Institute Ban