Video games - A psychological addiction or a simple misunderstanding?

[mrtilepy]

[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;27744414]I admit to being addicted to Soda/Computer Games. I'm slowly putting myself on moderation, and trying to get a job to actually pay for my own stuff, and actually realize the value of the dollar.[/QUOTE]

You became addicted to soda? I'd probably stay away from cigarettes if I were you.

[Da_Arwin]

Addiction.
Definitely an addiction.

[melonmonkey]

[QUOTE=MrTilepy;27759198]You became addicted to soda? I'd probably stay away from cigarettes if I were you.[/QUOTE]

Caffeine is addictive.

[dude2193]

I think the problem is here like many new things, they are a part of society and were not too sure if its a good thing or bad, its like LSD during the 60s in a way

[-Matt-94]

[QUOTE=LarparNar;27626807]I commented a bit.[/QUOTE]

You are obviously a recluse. Sitting inside without a social life and getting obese is fun huh?

[Tukimoshi]

[QUOTE=shatteredwindow;27626684]Heightened reflexes? So if I play enough video-games, I can get spidey-senses?[/QUOTE]

No, but if you have an accident that affects your hand-eye co-ordination, getting a Gameboy with Tetris would help recover your hand-eye co-ordination.

[DireAvenger]

[QUOTE=-Matt-94;27766677]You are obviously a recluse. Sitting inside without a social life and getting obese is fun huh?[/QUOTE]

Well clearly opinion is not a matter here.

Not everyone craves constant attention, you know.

[kevlar jens]

I'm not addicted to video-games, to me they're just my favorite interactive medium and when I purchase a game with a thrilling storyline I tend play it throughout the weekend, just like people have CSI: Miami marathons.
But I've never turned down any invitations just because I got a new game. I am old enough to limit myself.

Internet, Facepunch especially, is another story though.
I am typing this on a iPhone from my breakfast table.