Video games and addiction: Are we there yet?
Gamasutra examines video game addiction as covered by mass media, its treatment by severalclinics, and its lack of research. Sure, people have problems with excessive play, but can games be as addictive as other substances?
From the article: "Games are substance-free and value-free ... There are a million wonderful examples of community building in these games. There are a million wonderful examples that could be used to build a stronger and more wholesome society. You just need to look at games with the right eyes. The informed ones."
Where do you stand on game addiction? Has that stance changed for those with children?
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