Video games have become a global phenomenon, offering immersive entertainment and fostering vibrant online communities. However, for some individuals, gaming can evolve from a fun pastime into an ...

A gaming disorder, sometimes referred to as “video game addiction,” is a pattern of game-playing behavior—involving online gaming or offline video games—that is difficult to control and that continues ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Summer break is here, which means school is out, no more homework, and it’s time to have fun. The lack of routine and scheduled activities, however, may pose ...

The smartphone era has transformed daily life, offering unprecedented convenience and connectivity. However, these powerful devices harbor subtle addictive elements that can significantly impact ...

Four of the biggest companies in the industry have been targeted by a lawsuit accusing them of enabling video game addiction. A complaint filed on October 30 in the Eastern District of Arkansas, ...

Jose is a passionate writer and a video game enthusiast from Argentina. Throughout his career, he has contributed to various entertainment platforms, including the prominent Spanish channel Plano de ...

Luke has a degree in Film and Literature, and a degree in Journalism. He has previously written about topics from across the gaming and film industries, from covering awards shows, to individual ...

Just ahead of Children’s Day in China (June 1), Tencent Games has announced a significant upgrade to its “Anti-Addiction 4-tool Set” management tool. This suite of features aims to empower parents and ...

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