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Like all vices.



This should be voted higher. People really want video games (and other things like certain drugs) to be innocuous and maybe even "healthy" but its just like any other instant dopamine rush, and can - and is often designed to be - addictive to keep you hooked and engaged in their product.

Imo a far better method than this is to exercise, walk outside, or play sports. These are natural dopamine boosts with little to no real downside.




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