Big corporations turned video games from an engaging artistic medium into something addictive and gambling-adjacent.

Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some, it could also be the first step to a gaming ...

Experts say a gaming addiction often points to an underlying mental health condition such as depression. There is also a risk ...

Researchers found that adolescents with more symptoms of gaming addiction showed lower brain activity in the region involved in decision-making and reward processing; this blunted response to reward ...

A gaming addiction involves a lack of control despite adverse consequences—if your child can pull themselves away from a game to join the family for dinner, for example, and shows interest in ...

Video games are more engaging than ever, offering immersive experiences that keep players hooked for hours. While gaming can be a healthy pastime for many, it can lead to addiction for some players, ...

A study of adolescents aged 10-15 found reduced activity in brain regions linked to decision-making and reward processing in those developing gaming addiction symptoms over four years.

Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some, it could also be the first step to a gaming ...

You've heard the headlines: Video games cause addiction, violence, and distress. Ludectrophobia (a fear of video games - but we all knew that) has evolved since the 1980s as each decade brought ...

Its part of China's latest move to curb video game addiction, which officials say is damaging to children's health. China is one of the world's largest gaming markets. The official government ...

An advertisement has drawn fire from critics who say it glamorizes and even encourages video game addiction. The ad in question is for “Lost Ark,” an online role-playing game for personal ...

A source revealed to In Touch that during Kanye’s free time, he prefers to play video games since it excites him way more ...