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 ...

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 ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) will include video "gaming disorder" in a new draft of its International Classification of Diseases to be released on Monday. The WHO decision means it believes ...

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S1: I'm Andrew Bracken and this is Screen Time , featuring conversations about technology and kids in today's digital age. My kids are addicted to their screens. It's a common phrase many parents ...

Video games are now played by more than 2 bn people worldwide — but despite affecting up to 8% of players, addiction still isn’t widely recognised, says Ferris Jabr. Charlie Bracke can’t remember a ...

New rules introduced in China have once again curtailed the level of gaming for anyone under the age of 18. With a gaming regulator first introduced in 2018, the Chinese government has long been a ...

A new lawsuit claims that Microsoft, Roblox, and Epic Games are responsible for making their games too addicting.