A Balanced View of Games Addiction Don't let it spoil your fun.

Is Computer Game addiction a problem? We take a responsible look.

 

The Positive Viewpoint

“Computer Gaming” is a generic term applicable to any gaming played on computers.  It should be pointed out that there is a distinction between “Online gaming” and “Video Gaming”. “Online Gaming” invariably involves ”MMORPGs” – Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games – logging into a cyber arena and competing with several others, who are quite possibly total strangers.  There may even be hundreds participating at any given moment. Video Gaming is usually played in private at home, perhaps on your own or maybe with family or friends on a totally local basis, playing video games bought from your local video games retailer or on eBay or perhaps downloaded or swapped with your friends. Although MMORPGs are massively popular and involve wider social contact, there will be far more people who have never experienced playing them. The wider social contact of MMORPGs seems to be a factor more likely to push people to addiction according to research; but not always!

Keith Bakker, founder and chief of Europeâ

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