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Discover LudwigThe phrase "game addiction" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to a situation in which someone is excessively preoccupied with playing video games. For example, "Many parents are concerned about their children's game addiction and the amount of time they spend playing video games."
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V ideo game addiction can be defined as "the persistent inability to control excessive gaming habits despite associated social or emotional problems".
Heroin and video game addiction spring to mind.
He treats an average of four adults a month for game addiction, he said.
"We're starting to see video- game addiction among adults -- neglecting relationships, neglecting responsibilities," he said.
Van Cleave and others insist video game addiction is similar to gambling addiction.
Hill's zeitgeisty portrayals of video game addiction and customer-oriented university education are brilliant.
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– Nicole Perlroth Why We Love Video Games Kernel Magazine | Exploring the factors behind game addiction: rewards and escapism.
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