What evidence suggests video games and online role playing games are addictive?
60% of MMORPG players surveyed have played the game for 10 hours continuously or more. 44% of MMORPG players surveyed would consider themselves to be addicted to the game they are playing. 13% of MMORPG players surveyed have tried to quit the game but failed. About 5% of MMORPG players surveyed strongly agree that playing the game: – makes them feel guilty – has caused them financial or relationship problems in real-life – they become irritable and angry if they cant play the game. – has caused their social life to suffer.
