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.

Many popular video games now incorporate features similar to betting and online gambling, which is significantly increasing ...

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 like ...

S1: I'm Andrew Bracken and this is Screen Time , featuring conversations about technology and kids in today's digital age. My kids are addicted to their screens. It's a common phrase many parents ...

In 2017, 360 million people watched a single "League of Legends" live stream event - triple the audience of the Super Bowl. ESports like "League of Legends" gained a negative spotlight Sunday after a ...

Summer break is here, which means school is out, no more homework, and it’s time to have fun. The lack of routine and scheduled activities, however, may pose a serious risk for children who fill that ...

CONCORD, N.H. — A dark room, head set on, controller in hand, a world flashing across a big screen. Video games are often associated with an escape from reality and immersion into an online world of ...

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 — ...

A gaming disorder, sometimes referred to as “video game addiction,” is a pattern of game-playing behavior—involving online gaming or offline video games—that is difficult to control and that continues ...