Just because you love to game doesn't make you an addict. Just because you're an addict doesn't mean you're a dangerous sociopath.
According to Polish podcasters Rock and Boris, CD Projekt RED is reportedly planning a third DLC for The Witcher 3, set to release in 2026.
Sign me up. I haven’t played it since it released on PS4 so I could go for another run with a new DLC.
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Nintendo Switch games that haven't received patches are still getting performance and loading boosts across the board on Switch 2.
Moderation is definitely key. I know I've had periods of my life where I've gone overboard on the amount of time I devote to gaming.
Who makes these websites? This isn't a gaming site...its a political website, posting gaming stories to drive clicks...
I stopped reading at the MMO part. I'm sorry but this article is partially written from someone who plays video games, but not an actual addict.
I used to be hooked on Final Fantasy 11, to the point it was 2 weeks before I even saw daylight. I remember quitting my full time job (Wal Mart) to work part time just to get that extra time in. However, it wasn't always like that - it started when I met people just like me online, and for the first time I actually felt like there were people like me. My parents divorce, and losing my dog is the base of why I started. It felt good knowing when I log on, I'm welcomed with "how was your day?" rather than the people I knew in real life. Where I lived you had no chance of getting a decent job, or no way of escape outside alcohol/drugs. Playing 11 I never got in trouble, I saved money, I learned how to manage money, and I kept to myself. Over time I met people who actually wanted me around as a person, not "using me" to get what they wanted. I remember getting calls on my cell phone from these people to talk (about real life instead of just the game), MySpace messages saying happy bday, and even getting certain opportunities post college (which fell through).
I (on my own) quit 11 when I got a job making way more money, and moved away from where I lived. I tried going back, felt the addiction with newer players, and decided to quit 100%. There's more but that's the short version.
I could have easily written a better article, regarding actual gaming addiction, from actual experience. Not faulting the author per se, but at least get more information from these people before writing an article. Anyone can say "I am/used to be a gaming addict" but unless there's weight in their stories, it's nothing but just stories.
...I really miss the site voting system. Kinda clear why they took it away now.