Hey all! Maria here :)
I'm sure some, if not many of you enjoy spending you free (or busy :P) time gaming. Games are just getting better and better, with releases such as MW3,Gears of War, Diablo and Minecraft to name just a few. The graphics, gameplay and versatility are constantly being re-vamped and improved upon.
Although for most people, gaming is a way of relaxing after a long day, or having fun on the weekend....just like anything else, it can go over the top. Gaming addiction can be quite serious, but is often looked upon as a trivial issue. There's a youtube series titled: "The Online Gamer" heres a link to the first episode:
This series, although mainly being comedy, actually deals with a real issue. Excessive gaming can lead to things such as: becoming socially distant from friends/family, falling behind with school work and lack of sleep. Games these days are so technologically advanced, that players can be so easily immersed into their gaming worlds and pay less interest to their real world.
One main game which is usually associated with addiction is WoW(World of Warcraft). There have been horror stories of gamers who have stayed up countless hours, not eaten enough, and not left their homes for serveral days. Scary right?
But the purpose of this blog isn't to lecture you guys on how gaming can be dangerous and lead to being addicted, as some overprotective parents seem to think so. It's just to make you guys aware, that yes it is possible, but don't let it affect the fun you're having. It's so easy to spot the signs. If you find yourself spending more time online/gaming, than not....then you may have a problem. But it's usually just a case of you enjoying yourself. Just try to restrict yourself and prioritise. That's the key!
So to all the gamers out there, remember, everything in moderation ;)
- Maria
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