Video Game Addiction: A Real Problem For Some Players

Last week, 9 News aired my story on the potential problems with video game playing.

The video game industry is huge--experts estimate its annual revenues at $20 billion, which is roughly the size of the NFL, Major League Baseball, and the NHL. Combined.

For most people, it is a fun and harmless pastime. For others, it becomes an addictive problem. National surveys estimate that 1 in 20 adults and 1 in 12 children have what could be considered an unhealthy addiction to video games.

Here is my story:


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In addition to the video, I wrote a web article outlining some of the warning signs to look for to determine if you or a loved one might be engaging in problematic video game play. I also created a list of tips in case you feel like you are playing a bit too much. Click here to read the article.

And if you want to have a bit of fun, take this quiz to see how well you know your classic video games.

(by Max Wachtel)

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