Well, it looks like this is just the hot topic of the day. North Texas Daily also has a piece on video game addiction this morning, and this one is a much more detailed look at the problem. Students neglecting their homework is one thing, but only a profound addiction can cause a parent to neglect their child in favor of playing a video game, as the article states cause the death of a four-month old little girl in South Korea.

I wonder how many game rehab centers & 12-step programs we'll be seeing in the next few years? Moderation, folks...always remember moderation.

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