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The piece, which features a cover shot of a 14 year old boy playing GTA IV, is entitled "GAME BOY... Ben, 14, is playing Grand Theft Auto IV. What is online addiction doing to kids?"
The article features a number of stories about gaming addiction and behaviours. It also includes statistics suggesting that one in nine gamers display at least three signs of addictive behaviour.
In addition to violent video games, MMORPGS are said to be the worst offenders. It is claimed that games such as World Of Warcraft lead to addiction, with users sometimes playing up to 15 hours a day.
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