not sure at the moment, a year ago i would have said 10, but most days i only think about playing on my 360 and end up doing something else instead now,lol
4, there are days when I can play a game for hours and then there are days where I'd rather read or watch sports. And I'd sure as Hell wouldn't miss one of teams playing for video games.
Depends on my mood, right now it's about a 4. None of the games I have are addicting atm. I'm getting Radiant Historia or 999 soon so it might jump back to 10.
most of which is due to the art, immersion, and uniqueness. I've settled down on the hobby quite a bit, and years ago, I wouldn't dare sell as many games as I have recently. Things to do, people to see, and other hobbies building up too rapidly for VGs to keep up as much. Still, I obviously have soft spot for discussing them, and being around the culture of it. Especially the horror/fighter genres.
Eh...I suppose a 5 or 6. I play games when there is nothing to do, usually, but things like education, hanging out with friends or family take a much greater priority than games. I've spend a month or two without playing a game before as well. Although, I would still say I do have some degree of an addiction. I like to play games and feel compelled to play them. Especially when I get one I like a lot. I do read books and watch movies too though. Even if I game much more than I do either.
[QUOTE="ispeakfact"]0 as it's physically/chemically impossible to become addicted to a video game. I do play quite a bit when I can, however.lundy86_4
That's
You're not introducing a foreign substance into the body which alters it's state, so no, it's not an addiction. A gamer won't exhibit physical, debilitating withdrawal symptoms if they cease gaming for a bit. Besides, one study isn't enough to render any sort of conclusion.
[QUOTE="ispeakfact"]0 as it's physically/chemically impossible to become addicted to a video game. I do play quite a bit when I can, however.ispeakfact
That's
You're not introducing a foreign substance into the body which alters it's state, so no, it's not an addiction. A gamer won't exhibit physical, debilitating withdrawal symptoms if they cease gaming for a bit. Besides, one study isn't enough to render any sort of conclusion. Addiction has nothing to do with foreign substances. You can develop a mental addiction to anything.
[QUOTE="ispeakfact"]0 as it's physically/chemically impossible to become addicted to a video game. I do play quite a bit when I can, however.ispeakfact
That's
You're not introducing a foreign substance into the body which alters it's state, so no, it's not an addiction. A gamer won't exhibit physical, debilitating withdrawal symptoms if they cease gaming for a bit. Besides, one study isn't enough to render any sort of conclusion.
Addiction doesn't necessarily mean having to introduce a foreign substance into the body. According to the medical definition, it is a dependance on a certain behaviour or substance.
MRI scans have noted that gamers who are addicted show similar brain chemistry to those of addicts.
There have been numerous studies. I simply posted one.
Depends on my mood, right now it's about a 4. None of the games I have are addicting atm. I'm getting Radiant Historia or 999 soon so it might jump back to 10.Eponique
You're not introducing a foreign substance into the body which alters it's state, so no, it's not an addiction. A gamer won't exhibit physical, debilitating withdrawal symptoms if they cease gaming for a bit. Besides, one study isn't enough to render any sort of conclusion.
Addiction doesn't necessarily mean having to introduce a foreign substance into the body. According to the medical definition, it is a dependance on a certain behaviour or substance.
MRI scans have noted that gamers who are addicted show similar brain chemistry to those of addicts.
There have been numerous studies. I simply posted one.
You're talking about a "compulsion," not an "addiction." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addiction#Behavioral_addiction
You're talking about a "compulsion," not an "addiction." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addiction#Behavioral_addictionispeakfact
Nope, i'm talking about the medical definition of addiction.
Again, MRI scans have shown the same reaction to stimuli in gamers as in addicts. I think it's kinda pointless continuing this debate, as it's gotten way off-topic.
[QUOTE="ispeakfact"] You're talking about a "compulsion," not an "addiction." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addiction#Behavioral_addictionlundy86_4
Nope, i'm talking about the medical definition of addiction.
Again, MRI scans have shown the same reaction to stimuli in gamers as in addicts. I think it's kinda pointless continuing this debate, as it's gotten way off-topic.
And you obviously didn't read the link I gave which states that the term addiction can be applied to compulsions that are not substance related.
And you obviously didn't read the link I gave which states that the term addiction can be applied to compulsions that are not substance related.ispeakfact
You stated that the term addiction was incorrect. Now you're stating that it's correct?
You're not introducing a foreign substance into the body which alters it's state, so no, it's not an addiction. ispeakfact
Regardless, video game addiction exists and is known to have a similar affect on the brain as with substance abusers. End of story.
Can't really say. There isn't much I wouldn't choose to do over gaming. I've never turned down a date or an opportunity to hang out with friends to play a game. To be honest, it kills time. Its something I'd rather do than watch TV or twiddle my thumbs.
Now? 0/10. I can't play a game more than an hour in one session, without dropping it and doing something else.
When I was in Middle school though, I was probably a 7/10. All I did back then was play outside with friends, play videogames inside with friends and watch TV.
[QUOTE="ispeakfact"]And you obviously didn't read the link I gave which states that the term addiction can be applied to compulsions that are not substance related.lundy86_4
You stated that the term addiction was incorrect. Now you're stating that it's correct?
You're not introducing a foreign substance into the body which alters it's state, so no, it's not an addiction. ispeakfact
Regardless, video game addiction exists and is known to have a similar affect on the brain as with substance abusers. End of story.
I'm kinda done with this as it's rather boring.
Yes. Done with it. Video game compulsion exists, not addiction as thats impossible.
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