How

how do people get addicted to video games?

• The High Score
  Whether you've tried out the latest edition of Grand Theft Auto or haven't played a video game since PacMan, the high score is one of the most easily recognizable hooks. Trying to beat the high score (even if the player is trying to beat his own score) can keep a player playing for hours.

• Beating the Game

• This "hook" isn't used in online role-playing games, but is found in nearly every gaming system. The desire to beat the game is fed as a player "levels up," or finds the next hidden clue.

• Role-Playing
  Role-playing games allow players to do more than just play - they get to actually create the characters in the game and embark on an adventure that's somewhat unique to that character. Consequently, there's an emotional attachment to the character, and the story makes it much harder to stop playing.
• Discovery
  The exploration or discovery tactic is most often used in role-playing games. One of the most popular online games currently is World of Warcraft, and a good portion of the game is spent exploring imaginary worlds. This thrill of discovery (even of places that don't really exist) can be extremely compelling.
• Relationships
  Again, this is primarily an online "hook." Online role-playing games allow people to build relationships with other players. For some kids, this online community becomes the place where they're most accepted, which draws them back again and again

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How would you know you have Social Gaming addiction?

Social Gaming addiction can be a real addiction like any drugs,there are many signs which indication the addiction of social gaming ,check for these signs to see if you may be falling for social gaming addiction.

Losing track of time

 this is the best sign to look for ;Do you logged in to a game to play for only 15 minutes and then you have been playing for hours,or for whole night?

Ignoring Friends ,Family and Responsibilities

 I was an addicted player of Mafia Wars so I know how it feels to be addicted ,you forgot everything Friends, Family events,School homework even some time bunking college to play only Mafia wars.

Excitement playing game

 Do you fell excited when you logged on your game ?Does nothing else in your life feel quite as much fun as how you feel when you interact with your gaming friends? You forget about being sad or depressed when you’re playing online games?

If these above signs are familiar for you then you have Social Gaming Addiction.

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