1. Gaming Addictions
By:
Lori Taylor
Rudy James
Mercedes Guest
Michelle Goddard

2. Definition:
Habitual psychological and physiological dependence
on a substance or practice beyond one's voluntary
control.

3. Online Gaming Addictions
MMOG (Massively Multiplayer Online Game)
role-playing
Extremely popular and allow the players to join
and play for free with “perks” being the addition
of customizations purchased from the developers
for points, in exchange for money.
 Example: Battlefield Heroes and Battle Forge

4. Online Gaming Addictions
First-person Shooter
Most of these games have evolved to
incorporate role-playing and customization to
enhance the online experience of the players as
well as provide them with a unique online
presence.
 Example: Battlefield Heroes

5. Online Gaming Addictions
Adult/Gambling/Erotic
Developers have realized that there are adults who
surf the web and may need a fifteen minute break
here and there…not all of these games are
raunchy and distasteful. Gambling games allow a
person to play for an imaginary amount of money.
• Examples: Strip Poker, Date Games, and
other 3D Anime/Hentai

6. Online Gaming Addictions
Puzzle/Strategy
These hybrid games are evolving because the
niches for a specific brand is small and many
players look for as many facets of gaming in
one source to enjoy; these are card based
strategy games.
Example: Battle Forge

7. Online Gaming Addictions
• Racing/Simulation
• Most of these are considered an online
racing game; they allow you to customize
your vehicle, race, earn cash, gas, and
other strategic factors in order to play the
game.
• Examples: Games provided to
Facebook by Zynga games.

8. Video Gaming Addictions
Examples of Video Games:
Play station
WII
X box 360
Nintendo DS

9. Video Gaming Addictions
Physical Symptoms:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Migraines
Sleep disturbances
Back aches
Eating irregularities
Poor personal hygiene

10. Social Networking
Top 5 Most Popular Social Networks
Facebook
MySpace
Twitter
LinkedIn
Ning

11. Causes
Social aspect/interaction with other players is the
primary factor
Complex systems of goals and achievements
Struggle to gain one more skill or weapon
Struggle to gain power and status
Feeling like a failure unless a person reaches the
next level

12. Signs
Inability to stop the activity
Neglect of family and friends
Lying to employers, teachers, and family about
activities
Problems in school or job
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dry eyes
Failure to attend to personal hygiene

13. Dealing with Gaming Addictions
 Admitting being powerless over gaming
 Believing that a Greater Power could help restore sanity
 Deciding to turn the problem over to God
 Making a fearless moral inventory of yourself
 Admitting the nature of our wrongs to God, ourselves, and others
 Being ready for God to remove these defects of character
 Humbly asking God to remove shortcomings
 Making a list of all people we harmed and become willing to make amends
 Making direct amends to those we wronged
 Continue to take personal inventory and admit wrongs as they occur
 Seeking to improve relationship with God
 Carrying our story to others with the same issues

14. Online Gaming Question 1
Q: What is an example of a first person shooting
game?
A: Battlefield Heroes

15. Online Gaming Question 2
Q: What does MMOG stand for?
A: Massively Multiplayer Online Game

16. Online Gaming Question 3
Q: What is an example of a puzzle/strategy
game?
A: Battle Forge

17. Video Gaming Question 1
Q: Play station, Wii, Xbox 360, and what are
examples of video games?
A: Nintendo DS

18. Video Gaming Question 2
Q: What is poor personal hygiene an example
of?
A: Physical symptom of video gaming
addictions.

19. Video Gaming Question 3
Q: True or False: Migraines and back aches are
two physical Symptoms of video gaming
addictions.
A: True

20. Social Networking Question 1
Q. Name one of the top 5 most popular social
networks?
A. Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, or
Ning

21. Social Networking Question 2
Q:True or False: Social Networks are online
communities that connect people with each
other.
A: True

22. Social Networking Question 3
Q: True or False: Workplaces encourage
employees to engage in social networks like
Facebook and Twitter during the work day.
A: False

23. Referenceswww.ocf.berkeley.edu/~jenchan/OnlineGamingAddiction.html
Unhealthy Gaming Habits and Addiction: Online Gaming Addiction
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Online Games: Game vs. Addiction
www.suite101/content/online-gaming-addiction-a274190
Online Gaming Addiction: Dealing With Online Gaming Addiction
www.news.cnet.com/2100-1040-881673.html
When games stop being fun
www.articledashboard.com/Article/5-Types-of-Online-Games/989160
5 Types of Online Games
What is Social Networking?
http://www.whatissocialnetworking.com/
5 Problems with Social Networking in the Workplace
http://www.information-management.com/specialreports/2009_165/social_networking_media-10016208-1.html
Problems with Social Networking and Teens
http://www.life123.com/parenting/tweens-teens/social-networking/issues-with-teens-and-social-networking.shtml