Video Game Addiction, a very real problem.

[tabas]

Now there is a whole new earning opportunities be it streamer, tournaments or betting. So they are not only money sucking machines.

You saw that too. Whenever there's a huge company developing a game like CDPR that just launched Cyberphunk 2077. There's a huge noise it made in the gaming world and many were interested buying it and it actually made a huge sales. Although there's some issues that they're facing right now due to the early release (it has been postponed many times). Still, this is one of the scenario that video games are serious business these days. Entertainment is one of the biggest money making industry in the world today. And out of these games, players can create content which can also make them money if that's what they intended to do. You see a lot of gaming content creators are making out videos and money from playing games. As I've said and you've said, it's a career these days.

[Natsuu]

Now there is a whole new earning opportunities be it streamer, tournaments or betting. So they are not only money sucking machines.

You saw that too. Whenever there's a huge company developing a game like CDPR that just launched Cyberphunk 2077. There's a huge noise it made in the gaming world and many were interested buying it and it actually made a huge sales. Although there's some issues that they're facing right now due to the early release (it has been postponed many times). Still, this is one of the scenario that video games are serious business these days. Entertainment is one of the biggest money making industry in the world today. And out of these games, players can create content which can also make them money if that's what they intended to do. You see a lot of gaming content creators are making out videos and money from playing games. As I've said and you've said, it's a career these days.

The similarity between gaming and sports is that they both provide entertainment, and those who want to take this seriously can join teams/leagues, and enter tournaments/competitions. Adding sponsors/ads for the team to make cash passively while playing is the same to both. It is factual to say that these players/gamers who take it seriously are people who love playing the game/sports they chose to be professional with.

[baundul]

Good to play video games for entertainment. Today's video games are being made that way. Going for entertainment is becoming addictive. It is disrupting normal life. There is fun in physical play and physical exertion. Video games with a lot of pressure on the brain. As a result, people are becoming distorted. Game developers need to change these brain-destroying platforms. Otherwise our future generations will lose humanity.

[tabas]

Now there is a whole new earning opportunities be it streamer, tournaments or betting. So they are not only money sucking machines.

You saw that too. Whenever there's a huge company developing a game like CDPR that just launched Cyberphunk 2077. There's a huge noise it made in the gaming world and many were interested buying it and it actually made a huge sales. Although there's some issues that they're facing right now due to the early release (it has been postponed many times). Still, this is one of the scenario that video games are serious business these days. Entertainment is one of the biggest money making industry in the world today. And out of these games, players can create content which can also make them money if that's what they intended to do. You see a lot of gaming content creators are making out videos and money from playing games. As I've said and you've said, it's a career these days.

The similarity between gaming and sports is that they both provide entertainment, and those who want to take this seriously can join teams/leagues, and enter tournaments/competitions. Adding sponsors/ads for the team to make cash passively while playing is the same to both. It is factual to say that these players/gamers who take it seriously are people who love playing the game/sports they chose to be professional with.

Yes.
It isn't just about gaming and enjoying. These professional gamers are passionate with what they do. Just like the routine training of what a professional athlete does, they also have that routine of training, practice and thinking of which should they do after and before a match. Thinking what was right and what was wrong if ever they lose a match.
Some gamers are earning through being entertaining alone even they're not professional gamers. It's about how they can entertain and maximize their skills, entertaining through games or becoming a professional gamer/e-sports player.

[Gyfts]

Video games are harmless, but I fear the new incoming generation is getting heavily dependent on them so they lack social skills, or the will to even go outside. Perhaps the unspoken benefit is the population will naturally go down because they won't get laid. 

[Mauser]

Video games are harmless, but I fear the new incoming generation is getting heavily dependent on them so they lack social skills, or the will to even go outside. Perhaps the unspoken benefit is the population will naturally go down because they won't get laid. 

I think you are a bit misinformed. Gaming became much more accepted over the last few years. Actually there are a lot of girls in gaming these days. A good friend of mine is married to a gamer girl that is still streaming. Also the demand for gaming gear is high than ever with a lot of different styles and colors for all sexes.

[Gyfts]

Video games are harmless, but I fear the new incoming generation is getting heavily dependent on them so they lack social skills, or the will to even go outside. Perhaps the unspoken benefit is the population will naturally go down because they won't get laid. 

I think you are a bit misinformed. Gaming became much more accepted over the last few years. Actually there are a lot of girls in gaming these days. A good friend of mine is married to a gamer girl that is still streaming. Also the demand for gaming gear is high than ever with a lot of different styles and colors for all sexes.

Of course they're more accepting of gaming. Doesn't mean it isn't taboo to stay inside playing video games all day. I'm sure some woman would find that to be a bit off putting? But to each their own.

Also, video games are distracting, if they get out of hand. Why bother doing work or studying in school when you can play world of warcraft all day 

[coolcoinz]

Video games are harmless, but I fear the new incoming generation is getting heavily dependent on them so they lack social skills, or the will to even go outside. Perhaps the unspoken benefit is the population will naturally go down because they won't get laid. 

Modern-day games are highly addictive and contain a lot of in app purchases so nowadays people are spending in thousands of dollars for game characters and inside game stuff, so which may harm the financial status of the family. Also, it may change the social behaviour of the kids in the coming generation because they love more violations in the game which can't be applied in the real world.

You're making it sound worse than it is. You don't have to buy things to play and most of this paid content is optional and doesn't give players any advantage. I know that there are crazy people who pay $300 for a weapon skin in CS that really does nothing but make them feel better about themselves, but most people don't do it and enjoy the game as it is. There's lots of freebies that you earn while playing and you can have a lot of free skins and other gadgets, without spending any money. I played some of these games with paid content like Smite and they reward you with game currencies just for logging in or playing during special events. You don't have to spend any money to have fun with friends.

[TwitchySeal]

Video games are harmless, but I fear the new incoming generation is getting heavily dependent on them so they lack social skills, or the will to even go outside. Perhaps the unspoken benefit is the population will naturally go down because they won't get laid. 

I think you are a bit misinformed. Gaming became much more accepted over the last few years. Actually there are a lot of girls in gaming these days. A good friend of mine is married to a gamer girl that is still streaming. Also the demand for gaming gear is high than ever with a lot of different styles and colors for all sexes.

Of course they're more accepting of gaming. Doesn't mean it isn't taboo to stay inside playing video games all day. I'm sure some woman would find that to be a bit off putting? But to each their own.

Also, video games are distracting, if they get out of hand. Why bother doing work or studying in school when you can play world of warcraft all day 

Anything entertaining is distracting.  That's what entertainment is for.

And it's not the 90s anymore.  It's not a bad thing to be a 'nerd'.  And video games are a way to make friends, not a sign you don't have any. 

Times have changed.

In North America ESports viewership is expected to be more than MLB, making the NFL the only league with more viewers.

League of Legends 2019 World Championship, streamed live by over 100 million:

[semobo]

Video games are harmless, but I fear the new incoming generation is getting heavily dependent on them so they lack social skills, or the will to even go outside. Perhaps the unspoken benefit is the population will naturally go down because they won't get laid. 

Modern-day games are highly addictive and contain a lot of in app purchases so nowadays people are spending in thousands of dollars for game characters and inside game stuff, so which may harm the financial status of the family. Also, it may change the social behaviour of the kids in the coming generation because they love more violations in the game which can't be applied in the real world.

You're making it sound worse than it is. You don't have to buy things to play and most of this paid content is optional and doesn't give players any advantage. I know that there are crazy people who pay $300 for a weapon skin in CS that really does nothing but make them feel better about themselves, but most people don't do it and enjoy the game as it is. There's lots of freebies that you earn while playing and you can have a lot of free skins and other gadgets, without spending any money. I played some of these games with paid content like Smite and they reward you with game currencies just for logging in or playing during special events. You don't have to spend any money to have fun with friends.

It is actually a lot worsen now, yes we can play the games without buying those skins but let us take someone as an example who is playing those games just only for fun for years. They might start it as fun and also with freebie things but over time they will get addicted to the game so they want to hold those useless skins and will be ready to pay for things. Even people get to the next level so they want to keep updating their gadgets very often just to make their game experience better.

[Gyfts]

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Wow. To be honest I actually was not aware of how large viewer base was. But still video game addiction can be a problem because these companies will purposely design their product to be addictive. Realistically it’s about the most harmless addiction there is so it’s not like it hurts anybody else.

My main point was mostly about video game addiction because clearly there are some positive benefits to video games like bringing people together or a potential way to create jobs.

[Natsuu]

Sadly yes  but any kind of addiction is always problem to be fair. In denial's defense, it's still a lot better than alcoholism and drugs. Escapism as always been a part of the human psyche. When you lose out on the real world, you'd need a win in a fantasy world.

To be fair, this is kind of deep, and somehow true. But this can't be for the most, Escapism is what entertainment offers tbh. Escaping the current problems by engaging to something that will make you think of other things. The only thing about gaming is just like as you said when they rely on this for any problem they take and don't engage to face it. Which is really sad to think.

[TwitchySeal]

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Wow. To be honest I actually was not aware of how large viewer base was. But still video game addiction can be a problem because these companies will purposely design their product to be addictive. Realistically it’s about the most harmless addiction there is so it’s not like it hurts anybody else.

My main point was mostly about video game addiction because clearly there are some positive benefits to video games like bringing people together or a potential way to create jobs.

There are definitely games that exploit this, mostly mobile apps that are built similar to slot machines.  Kind of mindless, lots of clicking/tapping and constant monitoring every day/hour to make sure you don't lose whatever it is you did all the mindless clicking/tapping for.  And it's always easy to buy that premium thing for $1 in game that doesn't actually do anything just looks pretty.  Farmville was one of the first I believe.

Those games exist, but they don't represent, imo, "video games" and really shouldn't even be lumped into the same group as your Xbox/Nintendo/Playstation or PC games like League of Legends or DOTA.

If your kid is playing Farmville in all his spare time, for god sake buy him a XBox or something.

[Crptomagma]

I’m not a game freak but I understand the video games was design to entertain users just like every other digital gadget that keeps one busy and free from stress or pressure. Like I said earlier I’m not a game freak but I have friends who plays the game frequently and it’s just for fun not addiction.
Video games are to kill boredom but when it becomes an addiction then it becomes problematic for the user.

[Imran232]

In Bangladesh plus India it should be the common and biggest problem for our children.  I want to tell you about my country. In Bangladesh the pubg and free fire games is most popular games. A huge amount of children age range 10-17 they are playing this games limit less. They are spend a huge time on this games. Well we are truely care about their future. They are reading or playing any physical games they are now interested in virtual games. Its because of they are getting very cheap price range smartphone plus very cheap internet pack and this kinds of games they can play that times of games. By this problem. Now we can't understand what will be happen

[CryptocurencyKing]

Many people don't know how to pick a hobby! They end up doing the same repeated thing and don't realize when it becomes an addiction and as such, they call it hobby. I like video games no doubt but, I don't make it a need or is compelled at any point in time to play.
What might seem to be a rescuer from boredom is just another imprisoning worther in a virtual reality cell and as such, big fans get sucked in so much that they fail to realize the  usefulness of time as it slips  by, seconds by seconds.

Time is money they say, invest it and get rewards.

[tabas]

I’m not a game freak but I understand the video games was design to entertain users just like every other digital gadget that keeps one busy and free from stress or pressure. Like I said earlier I’m not a game freak but I have friends who plays the game frequently and it’s just for fun not addiction.
Video games are to kill boredom but when it becomes an addiction then it becomes problematic for the user.

Since I was a kid, I've been playing video games, the NES, and other old games except for those very first versions of games. Before it was only the purpose of video games and the market was good enough and there were many gamers that have been scattered all around the world.
Now that it was brought to see that there's a gaming market, a career, and esports market that one can go in as a profession, it's entirely different today and is more fun because of the opportunities that it has brought.

[yazher]

I’m not a game freak but I understand the video games was design to entertain users just like every other digital gadget that keeps one busy and free from stress or pressure. Like I said earlier I’m not a game freak but I have friends who plays the game frequently and it’s just for fun not addiction.
Video games are to kill boredom but when it becomes an addiction then it becomes problematic for the user.

Since I was a kid, I've been playing video games, the NES, and other old games except for those very first versions of games. Before it was only the purpose of video games and the market was good enough and there were many gamers that have been scattered all around the world.
Now that it was brought to see that there's a gaming market, a career, and esports market that one can go in as a profession, it's entirely different today and is more fun because of the opportunities that it has brought.

Yeah! that was fair enough. because games did not give us a total loss. I think when I was playing games, I chose those games that I can earn money while I'm playing and in our country, their lots of games like that. It gave me some opportunities to buy some of my needs while playing those games. Right now, gamers should consider playing such kinds of games because, in the long run, they can earn as much as they're progressing in the game.

[teosanru]

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Wow. To be honest I actually was not aware of how large viewer base was. But still video game addiction can be a problem because these companies will purposely design their product to be addictive. Realistically it’s about the most harmless addiction there is so it’s not like it hurts anybody else.

My main point was mostly about video game addiction because clearly there are some positive benefits to video games like bringing people together or a potential way to create jobs.

I think addiction is an addiction I have never seen anything like harmless addictions. Frankly speaking the way UX designing has developed these days every product is designed in a way to make the consumer habitual. So wherever you get dopamine you seem to create an addiction for that thing. If we are going to see if something is good or not merely on the basis of bringing people together and potential ways to create jobs even the brothels could be justified. Even the gaming segment now has seen a sharp shift into sub-sectors like VR gaming, Mobile Gaming, and traditional Video Gaming on Console/PS/Xboxes to a whole new sector of these gaming championships. Frankly speaking we and are the main product for this sector.

[Gyfts]

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Wow. To be honest I actually was not aware of how large viewer base was. But still video game addiction can be a problem because these companies will purposely design their product to be addictive. Realistically it’s about the most harmless addiction there is so it’s not like it hurts anybody else.

My main point was mostly about video game addiction because clearly there are some positive benefits to video games like bringing people together or a potential way to create jobs.

I think addiction is an addiction I have never seen anything like harmless addictions. Frankly speaking the way UX designing has developed these days every product is designed in a way to make the consumer habitual. So wherever you get dopamine you seem to create an addiction for that thing. If we are going to see if something is good or not merely on the basis of bringing people together and potential ways to create jobs even the brothels could be justified. Even the gaming segment now has seen a sharp shift into sub-sectors like VR gaming, Mobile Gaming, and traditional Video Gaming on Console/PS/Xboxes to a whole new sector of these gaming championships. Frankly speaking we and are the main product for this sector.

You're right, there is no harmless addiction.

Let me rephrase, a 'relative' harmless addiction. Is playing video games better than doing meth? Sure, why not. Mobile games design some pretty addicting UI though. They make the games free, then loop people into microtransactions to progress. You have crate/chest openings which are skin to slot machines.