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Although not everyone who
plays video games becomes
addicted, there is some
evidence that the games
are addictive for many
people, including teens.

everyone who plays video games is an addict. There is some
evidence though, that games are addictive for many people.
This addiction is fueled by elements of the games themselves.
“Gaming companies are enlisting the help of PhD behavioural
psychologists using state-of-the-art research and data to make
their games as addictive as possible,” says James Good of
18
Game Quitters, an organization that helps people who have
video game addiction.
Video games have become increasingly addictive over time.
In the past, video game manufacturers would release the whole
game and then create a sequel (for example, Super Mario Bros.
1, 2, and 3). Now, video games are designed to keep the players
engaged because there is no end. There is no way to beat the
game. The player just continues to level up. There is no satisfac-
tion in completion, only the desire to keep advancing.

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