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{{See also|chess}}, as a strategic board game it is a foundation of thinking and may help overcome [[addiction|addiction]] to video games.

{{See also|chess}}, as a strategic board game it is a foundation of thinking and may help overcome [[addiction|addiction]] to video games.

A '''video game''' is an electronic game, which is played on a device such as a [[computer]] or [[Video game console|console]]. 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]]. Board games are often converted into video games using online matchmaking and scripted bots, and one of the most popular of these is [[chess]] for its' strategic gameplay.  '''''One expert observes that "every school shooter has been heavily immersed in violent first person shooter games."'''''<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13636601/psychology-assassins-killers-mind-shooters.html</ref>

A '''video game''' is an electronic game, which is played on a device such as a [[computer]] or [[Video game console|console]]. 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]]. Board games are often converted into video games using online matchmaking and scripted bots, and one of the most popular of these is [[chess]] for its strategic gameplay.  '''''One expert observes that "every school shooter has been heavily immersed in violent first person shooter games."'''''<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13636601/psychology-assassins-killers-mind-shooters.html</ref>

Video games are [[addiction|addictive]], train [[young mass murderers]], and promote liberal talking points or ideas. By exploiting [[addiction]], one article says that the "Global Video Games Market (is) to Reach $293.2 Billion by 2027."<ref>https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-video-games-market-reach-104400018.html</ref> Additionally, another article states that In 2022, in [[Japan]], that "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 and 15."<ref>https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/18/national/social-issues/video-game-addiction/</ref> As to liberality, 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>   

Video games are [[addiction|addictive]], train [[young mass murderers]], and promote liberal talking points or ideas. By exploiting [[addiction]], one article says that the "Global Video Games Market (is) to Reach $293.2 Billion by 2027."<ref>https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-video-games-market-reach-104400018.html</ref> Additionally, another article states that In 2022, in [[Japan]], that "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 and 15."<ref>https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/18/national/social-issues/video-game-addiction/</ref> As to liberality, 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>   

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> Additionally, video games are associated with dropping out of school and the video game industry is criticized for exploiting its workers.<ref>https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-all-night-gaming-results-in-dropping-out-of-college-11566898208</ref><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> Additionally, video games are associated with dropping out of school and the video game industry is criticized for exploiting its workers.<ref>https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-all-night-gaming-results-in-dropping-out-of-college-11566898208</ref><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.

The video game industry itself also receives significant government support; in [[Quebec]], all large video game projects can receive tax credits up to 37%, of which, the companies that receive said benefits are reluctant to rescind them later, increasing either public debt or taxes for everyone else. <ref>https://www.montrealinternational.com/app/uploads/2019/02/industry_profile_videogame_2019-1.pdf</ref>

The video game industry itself also receives significant government support; in [[Quebec]], all large video game projects can receive tax credits up to 37%, of which, the companies that receive said benefits are reluctant to rescind them later, increasing either public debt or taxes for everyone else. <ref>https://www.montrealinternational.com/app/uploads/2019/02/industry_profile_videogame_2019-1.pdf</ref>