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Title: Video Game Detox Center
Post by: Dartful Dodger on June 09, 2006, 07:48:17 pm
Video Game Detox Center Opens in Amsterdam (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,198859,00.html)

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offering in-house treatment for people who can't leave their joysticks alone

I saw this and I thought it was nonsense.  I enjoy playing video games, but I don't think they're addictive.  I don't have to play games and I've gone months without playing.

And then I realized that's what crack heads and alcoholics say, so it got me thinking... what if I am video game junkie?

I figure this is the best place to ask if people can become video game junkies.
Title: Re: Video Game Detox Center
Post by: Luxury on June 09, 2006, 08:46:05 pm
MMORPGs are pretty damn addictive, which is what I'm sure this center is for.
Title: Re: Video Game Detox Center
Post by: MYX on June 09, 2006, 09:02:21 pm
Heck no. I can quit any time.
Title: Re: Video Game Detox Center
Post by: hypernova on June 11, 2006, 01:23:02 pm
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I enjoy playing video games, but I don't think they're addictive.

Actually, they're right.

Having fun IS addictive.
Title: Re: Video Game Detox Center
Post by: Grasshopper on June 11, 2006, 06:54:53 pm
You can check out at any time, but you can never leave...
Title: Re: Video Game Detox Center
Post by: Jabba on June 11, 2006, 07:18:01 pm
Just be careful, MAME can lead to more serious drugs addictions like XBOX, PS2 and PSP's  ;D
Title: Re: Video Game Detox Center
Post by: missioncontrol on June 11, 2006, 11:05:30 pm
my addiction is BYOAC
Title: Re: Video Game Detox Center
Post by: Dartful Dodger on June 12, 2006, 12:43:04 pm
Quote from: missioncontrol on June 11, 2006, 11:05:30 pm
my addiction is BYOAC

Actually building your own arcade controller, or reading/posting to the BYOAC forum?

I haven't touched my cabinet in 2 years and I don't have any urges to work on it(although I still buy parts for it).
Even though I'm not looking for advice for my cabinet, I can't ignore this forum.
Title: Re: Video Game Detox Center
Post by: missioncontrol on June 12, 2006, 07:40:25 pm
Quote from: Dartful Dodger on June 12, 2006, 12:43:04 pm
Quote from: missioncontrol on June 11, 2006, 11:05:30 pm
my addiction is BYOAC

Actually building your own arcade controller, or reading/posting to the BYOAC forum?

I haven't touched my cabinet in 2 years and I don't have any urges to work on it(although I still buy parts for it).
Even though I'm not looking for advice for my cabinet, I can't ignore this forum.

huh ?????? people here really do build arcade cabinets???

now that's just crazy talk right there........