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Written by Dmitri Williams, this article discussing the amount of time which people spend playing online games and whether virtual communities detract from real-life communities.
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An article by Clive Thompson about the addictive nature of online games.
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A paper on addiction to massive multiplayer online games by Nick Yee.
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Discusses the destructive nature that online game addiction can have on families and individuals.
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About EverQuest addiction and game addiction.
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A frequent participant in the SpousesAgainstEverQuest mailing list was charged with manslaughter after playing the game and losing track of her daughter who was trapped in a hot car.
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An article about a new clinic for video-game addicts in China.
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An article discussing a debate between a pro-gamer and the founder of 'Online Gamers Anonymous'.
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Discusses whether Pokémon can be as addictive as some illegal drugs.
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Article about a 21-year-old Hudson man's addiction to EverQuest, and how it possibly led to his suicide.
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An article by Ben Kuchera about the death of a child caused by parents suffering from game addiction.
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Long article with scientific references, by Maressa Hecht Orzack, Ph.D.
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Article examining whether persistent online gaming is a harmless pastime or a serious addition.
