Despite the fact that it is not recognized yet by the American Medical Association as being a diagnosable disorder, the addiction to playing video games is actually a real problem amongst people and parents.
Player, are You Ready?
As a matter of fact, there are two primary kinds of video games and with this being said, there are two main types of addictions for such. First of all, there are the standard video games. This is specifically designed to be played by single player and has a clear mission or goal like rescuing princess.
For the kind of addiction in these games, it is usually associated to either beating the high score or the preset standard or simply completing the mission or objectives.
Indulging in the Online World
Another known video game addiction is related to online multiplayer games. These games as the name suggest is played over the web with other players. These games are actually more addictive for they virtually have no end. Gamers with this level of addiction enjoy making and temporarily becoming their online avatar. Oftentimes, they are able to build relationships with other players online while others are using it as an escape from reality.