• Are Games, Like Fortnite, Making Your Kids More Violent? Nope!

    Are Games, Like Fortnite, Making Your Kids More Violent? Nope!

    Fortnite has become an extremely popular game over the last few months.  It’s one of the most discussed video games in recent history.  Everywhere you go, someone is playing it, talking about playing it, or watching someone else play it.  It’s incredibly popular.  It’s being reported that Fortnite has 125 million users. That’s insane!  What…

  • The WHO is Considering Adding Video Game Addiction to List of Diseases

    The WHO is Considering Adding Video Game Addiction to List of Diseases

    When it comes to addictions, most people think of drugs or alcohol.  I should say, we typically think of people being addicted to these things.  But we shouldn’t be so narrow in our thoughts.  The World Health Organization is in the process of considering video game addictions on their list of conditions.  The final version…

  • Legislators Believe Video Game Loot Boxes Are Considered “Gambling”

    Legislators Believe Video Game Loot Boxes Are Considered “Gambling”

    A few weeks ago, Belgium’s Gambling Committee decided to tackle an extremely controversial gaming question.  Which is – are loot boxes considered gambling?  According to the Gambling Committee, the answer is yes.  If you’re not a gamer, you might not know what a loot box is.  Loot boxes are, in short, a virtual box with random…