Seriously, the game is not the problem!

Teenager describes becoming addicted to playing computer games

Another fine example of the mainstream media presenting one point of view and ignoring the real reasons behind game addiction.

Why is a child playing an 18 certificated games when they are not emotionally ready?

And why have the parents not limed his access to and time spent on his games console?

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that if people are allowed to play highly intense and engaging games unabated for long periods of time then the effects are not likely to be good.

A2: BBC's Panorama gets it completely wrong!

Article from the Guardian about this evening's Panorama: Panorama discovers games addiction: did we really need to be told this?

Watch the episode here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00wlmj0/Panorama_Addicted_to_Games/