More Stories about Video Game Addiction December 8, 2008
Posted by Lyle in Must Read, News.Tags: Gaming addiction
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There has been a surge of stories lately based on the idea of addiction to video games. Here’s another one I found at Whattheyplay.com; you know, that parents-of-gamers centered website that I’m always sending you to. Hey they have a much bigger budget than I do 
Anyways, hit the link for a pretty interesting article.
This one is interesting also. It’s from December 2nd or so. The BBC reports that the world’s first video-game-addiction clinic is now saying that 90 percent of supposed vid game addicts are not actually addicted…
Both are good reads that make you think (as long as you’re interested in this sort of thing). Highly recommended reading for parents of gamers.
PlayStation Addiction? November 23, 2008
Posted by Lyle in News.Tags: Gaming addiction
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Some quick thoughts on a story this morning…
A boy in Italy was diagnosed with “Playstation addiction” after being rushed to the hospital, unable to talk and unaware of his surroundings. The doctors were thinking it was a stroke or a severe brain disorder until they learned that he had just finished a gaming marathon. They were then able to take care of him and called it a “strange kind of mental detachment connected to his Playstation.”
First, thank God the boy is apparently OK. If it was diagnosed correctly he is taking the right steps as well – telling his dad to get rid of the console.
I can’t help but wonder about the story. My inquiring mind wants to know: 1. How long did he play? 2. What games? 3. Did he eat? 4. How did they treat him? Maybe more details will show up. Maybe not. If gaming is addictive (I think it could be for some people), then what are we going to do about it?
Maybe we need a book entitled Boundaries in Gaming…
