A new study revealed underlying mental health issues may be to blame for video game addiction, a finding that could have ...

Teens who have depressive symptoms and social issues are more likely to get stuck in a cycle of problematic gaming.

It’s almost as if video games were designed like addictive drugs.

Makers of video games scoff at the notion that their products can cause a psychiatric disorder. Even some mental health experts say labeling the habit a formal addiction is going too far.

At an addiction treatment center in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, teenagers and young adults begin detox by admitting they are powerless over their addiction. But these addicts aren't hooked on ...

Video game "addicts" are relying on online support groups and private addiction clinics to curb their addiction, despite the lack of official recognition.

Video-game addiction: fact or fantasy? I am a Warcraft widow, an affectionate term given to those who have "lost" a partner to World of Warcraft (WoW) as a result of excessive game playing.

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa briefly addressed the issue of video game addiction during a recent investor Q&A and outlined one or two steps he believes can help combat the problem. "I ...

Warning signs of addiction include social withdrawal and isolation, sleeplessness and irritability and changes in weight. Hilarie Cash, co-founder of video game rehab center ReStart reSTART ...

With that being the case, officially recognizing video game addiction in either or both of these resources would entrench it pretty firmly as a legit diagnosis.

Lawsuits accusing video game companies of addiction face challenges like First Amendment protection and a statute of limitations. Currently, two of the 15 lawsuits associated with major companies ...

From Pong and Pac-Man to Minecraft and Fortnight, video games have always been a lot of fun. Sometimes, however, gamers become fixated, compulsive or — ...