Kevin
The Dude
Playing video games is like taking heroin
Plus, take a quiz to find out if your are addicted to gaming
Plus, take a quiz to find out if your are addicted to gaming
Gaming is as addictive as heroin
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Solitude
Mr. Nice Guy
Do you think gaming has become the most important thing in your life?
No. I was a game developer once and back then it was definitely the most important thing in my life.
Have you jeopardised your job or education because of gaming?
Yes, I'm currently on a gaming forum.
Have you experienced relationship problems because of gaming?
Nope.
Do you feel irritable, anxious, or sad when you cut down on gaming?
Nope.
Do you play games as a way of improving your mood?
Yes sometimes.
Have you lost interest in other hobbies because of gaming?
Nope.
When trying to cut down on gaming, do you feel that you can’t?
I'm trying to play more games. What is this cut down on gaming thing? It's difficult enough finding time to game.
Do you feel totally preoccupied with gaming?
Nope.
Have you lied to anyone because of the amount of time you spend gaming?
Not that I can think of. I proudly show people my Raptr profile. In fact, it's my signature.
Have you spent an increasing amount of time on gaming of late?
Yes. I took two days off work to play games last week.
Conclusion:
The Sun is silly.
No. I was a game developer once and back then it was definitely the most important thing in my life.
Have you jeopardised your job or education because of gaming?
Yes, I'm currently on a gaming forum.
Have you experienced relationship problems because of gaming?
Nope.
Do you feel irritable, anxious, or sad when you cut down on gaming?
Nope.
Do you play games as a way of improving your mood?
Yes sometimes.
Have you lost interest in other hobbies because of gaming?
Nope.
When trying to cut down on gaming, do you feel that you can’t?
I'm trying to play more games. What is this cut down on gaming thing? It's difficult enough finding time to game.
Do you feel totally preoccupied with gaming?
Nope.
Have you lied to anyone because of the amount of time you spend gaming?
Not that I can think of. I proudly show people my Raptr profile. In fact, it's my signature.
Have you spent an increasing amount of time on gaming of late?
Yes. I took two days off work to play games last week.
Conclusion:
The Sun is silly.
Jan
Grand Poobah
1. Do you think gaming has become the most important thing in your life?
No, but it is an important thing in my life. There can be more than one thing, you know?
2. Have you jeopardised your job or education because of gaming?
No. Though I have probably got worse marks on some assignments and tests in uni because I was playing games when I could have spent extra time studying, I guess.
3. Have you experienced relationship problems because of gaming?
No, but I'm told I've been really lucky.
4. Do you feel irritable, anxious, or sad when you cut down on gaming?
Not as sad, irritable, anxious, or sad as when I was answering these questions.
5. Do you play games as a way of improving your mood?
Yes.
6. Have you lost interest in other hobbies because of gaming?
No.
7. When trying to cut down on gaming, do you feel that you can’t?
No.
8. Do you feel totally preoccupied with gaming?
Well it is kinda part of my job, so define "totally preoccupied".
9. Have you lied to anyone because of the amount of time you spend gaming?
Wat. What does this question even mean? Are they asking if I lie about the amount of time I spend gaming, or whether I lie to people to be able to game more, or whether I lie to people because I game a lot?
I am unable to even.
10. Have you spent an increasing amount of time on gaming of late?
Yes, but that's sadly off a low base.
Score: 2.5/9.5 (dangit)
No, but it is an important thing in my life. There can be more than one thing, you know?
2. Have you jeopardised your job or education because of gaming?
No. Though I have probably got worse marks on some assignments and tests in uni because I was playing games when I could have spent extra time studying, I guess.
3. Have you experienced relationship problems because of gaming?
No, but I'm told I've been really lucky.
4. Do you feel irritable, anxious, or sad when you cut down on gaming?
Not as sad, irritable, anxious, or sad as when I was answering these questions.
5. Do you play games as a way of improving your mood?
Yes.
6. Have you lost interest in other hobbies because of gaming?
No.
7. When trying to cut down on gaming, do you feel that you can’t?
No.
8. Do you feel totally preoccupied with gaming?
Well it is kinda part of my job, so define "totally preoccupied".
9. Have you lied to anyone because of the amount of time you spend gaming?
Wat. What does this question even mean? Are they asking if I lie about the amount of time I spend gaming, or whether I lie to people to be able to game more, or whether I lie to people because I game a lot?
I am unable to even.
10. Have you spent an increasing amount of time on gaming of late?
Yes, but that's sadly off a low base.
Score: 2.5/9.5 (dangit)
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MetalSoup
There's a GIF for that
1. Do you think gaming has become the most important thing in your life?
Yes, it has always been the thing I loved the most.
2. Have you jeopardised your job or education because of gaming?
No, when I was younger perhaps, but not anymore.
3. Have you experienced relationship problems because of gaming?
No, my SO has her hobbies and I have mine.
4. Do you feel irritable, anxious, or sad when you cut down on gaming?
Sometimes, if I'm really into a specific game at the time.
5. Do you play games as a way of improving your mood?
No.
6. Have you lost interest in other hobbies because of gaming?
No.
7. When trying to cut down on gaming, do you feel that you can’t?
No, I find it more difficult to get to all my games.
8. Do you feel totally preoccupied with gaming?
Yes.
9. Have you lied to anyone because of the amount of time you spend gaming?
Nope. My gaming stats are open for the world to see.
10. Have you spent an increasing amount of time on gaming of late?
Yes.
Yes, it has always been the thing I loved the most.
2. Have you jeopardised your job or education because of gaming?
No, when I was younger perhaps, but not anymore.
3. Have you experienced relationship problems because of gaming?
No, my SO has her hobbies and I have mine.
4. Do you feel irritable, anxious, or sad when you cut down on gaming?
Sometimes, if I'm really into a specific game at the time.
5. Do you play games as a way of improving your mood?
No.
6. Have you lost interest in other hobbies because of gaming?
No.
7. When trying to cut down on gaming, do you feel that you can’t?
No, I find it more difficult to get to all my games.
8. Do you feel totally preoccupied with gaming?
Yes.
9. Have you lied to anyone because of the amount of time you spend gaming?
Nope. My gaming stats are open for the world to see.
10. Have you spent an increasing amount of time on gaming of late?
Yes.
Glordit
Neo Zeon
Yes. Yes it is.
Weasley
New member
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FktsFcooIG8&feature=youtu.be
that just my response to non-sens like this. TED talks have more value than some random news paper.
(ironic my one friend send me the link yesterday)
that just my response to non-sens like this. TED talks have more value than some random news paper.
(ironic my one friend send me the link yesterday)
chan0o
New member
Yeah! More news media drivel about gaming. 
I find the following question baiting material:
Do you play games as a way of improving your mood?
I'm no expert, but isn't that the point of any entertainment product?
Does anyone play a game or listen to music that will deter one's mood?
Me thinks if some one that turns to an entertainment product to discourage themselves, there might be something wrong on another level
Lastly.. Do you feel totally preoccupied with gaming?
No, quite the contrary, I feel totally preoccupied by other stuff that prevents me from gaming.
Speaking of which.. still gotta file my tax -_-
This is coming from an addict.
I find the following question baiting material:
Do you play games as a way of improving your mood?
I'm no expert, but isn't that the point of any entertainment product?
Does anyone play a game or listen to music that will deter one's mood?
Me thinks if some one that turns to an entertainment product to discourage themselves, there might be something wrong on another level
Lastly.. Do you feel totally preoccupied with gaming?
No, quite the contrary, I feel totally preoccupied by other stuff that prevents me from gaming.
Speaking of which.. still gotta file my tax -_-
This is coming from an addict.
XbatousaiX
New member
I bet the guy writing the article saw some one use the phrase 'In my Veins' and this article is what we get.
blaaislaai
New member
Do you think gaming has become the most important thing in your life?
Yes, more important than anything else at the moment.
Have you jeopardised your job or education because of gaming?
Yes, my highschool education.
Have you experienced relationship problems because of gaming?
Yes, told the GF i need some gametime weekends instead of keep visiting her.
Do you feel irritable, anxious, or sad when you cut down on gaming?
Nope
Do you play games as a way of improving your mood?
Yes, helps to get attention away from the bad, and improves my mood
Have you lost interest in other hobbies because of gaming?
Nope
When trying to cut down on gaming, do you feel that you can’t?
Nope
Do you feel totally preoccupied with gaming?
Mostly, yes.
Have you lied to anyone because of the amount of time you spend gaming?
Yes
Have you spent an increasing amount of time on gaming of late?
Not since my eye surgery.
Yes, more important than anything else at the moment.
Have you jeopardised your job or education because of gaming?
Yes, my highschool education.
Have you experienced relationship problems because of gaming?
Yes, told the GF i need some gametime weekends instead of keep visiting her.
Do you feel irritable, anxious, or sad when you cut down on gaming?
Nope
Do you play games as a way of improving your mood?
Yes, helps to get attention away from the bad, and improves my mood
Have you lost interest in other hobbies because of gaming?
Nope
When trying to cut down on gaming, do you feel that you can’t?
Nope
Do you feel totally preoccupied with gaming?
Mostly, yes.
Have you lied to anyone because of the amount of time you spend gaming?
Yes
Have you spent an increasing amount of time on gaming of late?
Not since my eye surgery.
XbatousaiX
New member
I refuse to answer those questions which can only mean one thing I am addicted lock me up and throw away the keys lol.
Nictron
New member
I should stop reading this site. it is addictive. You will not be seeing me here again as I am going into rehab!
On a serious note. As with all things balance in all things is the best lifestyle. Does not matter what you do abusing a certain element of your lifestyle if probably prone to some kind of addiction.
On a serious note. As with all things balance in all things is the best lifestyle. Does not matter what you do abusing a certain element of your lifestyle if probably prone to some kind of addiction.