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  2. Video game–related health problems - Wikipedia

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    Vision problems. Too much video game playing may cause vision problems. [11] Extensive viewing of the screen can cause eye strain, as the cornea, pupil, and iris are not intended for mass viewing sessions of electronic devices. Using video games for too long may also cause headaches, dizziness, and chances of vomiting from focusing on a screen.

  3. Video game controversies - Wikipedia

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    In 2010, Tobias Greitemeyer and Silvia Osswald conducted a series of 4 experiments where some people played a prosocially themed video game, and others played a neutral video game. They found that the people who played the prosocial game were more helpful compared to the people who played the neutral game when another person had a mishap and ...

  4. Video game culture - Wikipedia

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    Development. v. t. e. Video game culture or gaming culture is a worldwide new media subculture formed by video game hobbyists. As video games have exponentially increased in sophistication, accessibility and popularity over time, they have had a significant influence on popular culture, particularly among adolescents and young adults.

  5. List of celebrities portrayed in video games - Wikipedia

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    Lego Rock Band: Queen 2009 Roger Taylor: Lego Rock Band: Queen 2009 John Deacon: Lego Rock Band: Queen 2009 Damon Albarn: Lego Rock Band: Blur: 2009 Graham Coxon: Lego Rock Band: Blur 2009 Alex James: Lego Rock Band: Blur 2009 Dave Rowntree: Lego Rock Band: Blur 2009 David St. Hubbins: Lego Rock Band: Spinal Tap: 2009 Nigel Tufnel: Lego Rock ...

  6. List of banned video games by country - Wikipedia

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    Belgium. In Belgium, games such as Phantasy Star Online 2, FIFA 17, Gears of War 4, Mario Kart Tour, Call of Duty: Mobile and others have been banned due to the usage of loot boxes (which constitute gambling under the country's existing laws) and their equivalents. More are expected to be banned for the same reason.

  7. Video game addiction - Wikipedia

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    According to ABC News, parents have many concerns about their children playing video games, including concerns about age appropriateness, the amount of time spent playing games, physical health, and aggressive behavior. Governmental concerns. The first video game to attract political controversy was the 1978 arcade game Space Invaders.

  8. List of video game webcomics - Wikipedia

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    Low-quality video game webcomics were particularly common in the mid-2000s, often featuring author stand-ins with poor dialogue and unrealistic relationships. A common trope in video game webcomics is to have the main characters sit on a couch, talking about the game they are playing.

  9. Video game crash of 1983 - Wikipedia

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    The video game crash of 1983 (known in Japan as the Atari shock) [1] was a large-scale recession in the video game industry that occurred from 1983 to 1985, primarily in the United States. The crash was attributed to several factors, including market saturation in the number of video game consoles and available games, many of which were of poor ...