We cannot escape social media and endless scrolling of photos and videos on our smartphones, once we are introduced to the practice. The same is the case with games on mobile phones or consoles.

Are you addicted to social media and gaming? Here are tips to escape the mindless scrolling

A 16-year-old boy from the Indian state of Maharashtra's Pimpri-Chinchwad passed away after jumping from the 14th floor of his building, as per the police report.

India: Teen jumps to death, leaves behind 'log out note' tied to online game addiction

A Chinese father gave his 11-year-old son an extreme punishment that many may initially think is a boon. The father from Shenzhen pushed his son to play video games for however long he desired.

Chinese father punishes 11-year-old by asking him to play video games for 17 hours non-stop, internet reacts

A new study says video games may trigger lethal heart problems in some children like Cardiac Arrhythmias. The study attributes this to the electronic gaming environment. Priyanka Sharma elaborates on the risks of gaming addiction.

Gravitas: The impact of gaming on kids

In a bid to make sure the future generation does not become video game addicts; China has ordered all online gaming companies to restrict gaming hours for kids. As per new regulations issued by the National Press and Publication Administration, all gaming lovers under the age of 18 will only be allowed to play for one hour now.

'Prioritise social good': China says kids can only play video games for 1 hour

Global streaming giant Netflix is most likely to get into video games by next year, a media report by an American website suggests. Netflix has also confirmed on Wednesday that it has hired a former Oculus, Electronic Arts and Zynga executive—Mike Verdu—as its Vice President for games development department.

Netflix to venture into video games, suggest reports

W.H.O Lists this disorder as Modern Disease. 190 WHO members voted in favor of listing

Gravitas: Gaming Addiction termed as Illness

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