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• Video game addictions can lead to social problems in kids, researchers say

  Children and teens who are addicted to video games are more likely to develop psychological disorders, such as depression, anxiety and other social phobias, according to a new study. Furthermore, adolescents who engage in this unhealthy behavior are also more likely to perform poorly in school. more...

• Nintendo says its new video game system may be hazard to children

  Video game company Nintendo has released a warning that says its new console can be hazardous to children under the age of 6. more...

• Realistic video games can have positive and negative effects, professor says

  A college professor who studies the effects of video games on children says that parents should be thorough when buying their children's gifts this holiday season. more...

• Researchers from Yale say that most young gamers are not susceptible to unhealthy behavior

  Researchers from Yale University have found that most teenagers who play video games do not fall into unhealthy behaviors, but children who develop an addiction to virtual games may be more likely to smoke, use drugs, fight or become depressed. more...

• Former NFL player overcame video game addiction

  Many teenagers throughout the country admire the accomplishments of superstar athletes. For children battling video game addiction, the story of former All-American football player Quinn Pitcock could provide hope and inspiration. more...