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A '''video game''' is an electronic game, which is played on a device such as a [[computer]] or console. Board games such as [[chess]] are also played online. Video games provide the user with audio and visual feedback when the game is played. Today, they are often played with others, either in-person or over the [[Internet]]. Video games, even ones exported to [[Russia]], increasingly promote the [[homosexual agenda]] contrary to the policy of Russia and elsewhere.<ref>https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ea-keeps-lgbtq-content-in-russian-release-of-sims-4-wedding-pack/</ref>  By exploiting [[addiction]], the "Global Video Games Market to Reach $293.2 Billion by 2027."<ref>https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-video-games-market-reach-104400018.html</ref>  In 2022 in [[Japan]], "17 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 12 spend more than four hours a day gaming — up from 9% in 2017, with a similar jump seen among those between the ages of 12 of 15."<ref>https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/18/national/social-issues/video-game-addiction/</ref>

A '''video game''' is an electronic game, which is played on a device such as a [[computer]] or console. Board games such as [[chess]] are also played online. Video games provide the user with audio and visual feedback when the game is played. Today, they are often played with others, either in-person or over the [[Internet]]. Video games, even ones exported to [[Russia]], increasingly promote the [[homosexual agenda]] contrary to the policy of Russia and elsewhere.<ref>https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ea-keeps-lgbtq-content-in-russian-release-of-sims-4-wedding-pack/</ref>  By exploiting [[addiction]], the "Global Video Games Market to Reach $293.2 Billion by 2027."<ref>https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-video-games-market-reach-104400018.html</ref>  In 2022 in [[Japan]], "17 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 12 spend more than four hours a day gaming — up from 9% in 2017, with a similar jump seen among those between the ages of 12 of 15."<ref>https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/18/national/social-issues/video-game-addiction/</ref>

Violent video games are particularly addictive for boys and young men,<ref>https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/video-game-addiction</ref><ref>https://americanaddictioncenters.org/video-gaming-addiction</ref>. A mild and vague correlation has been made regarding [[young mass murderers]] owning said videogames, however, this has not been proven or supported by proper evidence. Video games are also associated with dropping out of school.<ref>https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-all-night-gaming-results-in-dropping-out-of-college-11566898208</ref> The video game industry is also criticized for exploiting its workers.<ref>http://www.carillonregina.com/labour-exploitation-rampant-in-video-game-industry/</ref>

Violent video games are particularly addictive for boys and young men.<ref>https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/video-game-addiction</ref><ref>https://americanaddictioncenters.org/video-gaming-addiction</ref> A mild and vague correlation has been made regarding [[young mass murderers]] owning said videogames, however, this has not been proven or supported by proper evidence. Video games are also associated with dropping out of school.<ref>https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-all-night-gaming-results-in-dropping-out-of-college-11566898208</ref> The video game industry is also criticized for exploiting its workers.<ref>http://www.carillonregina.com/labour-exploitation-rampant-in-video-game-industry/</ref>

At least one study showed that "young men are playing video games instead of getting jobs," as reported by the ''Chicago Tribune''.<ref>https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-video-games-jobs-emploment-20160923-story.html</ref>  Young adults would be helping themselves by seeking alternatives to video games during recreational periods.

At least one study showed that "young men are playing video games instead of getting jobs," as reported by the ''Chicago Tribune''.<ref>https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-video-games-jobs-emploment-20160923-story.html</ref>  Young adults would be helping themselves by seeking alternatives to video games during recreational periods.