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A '''video game''' is an electronic game, which is played on a device such as a computer or console.  Video games are generally designed to be addictive, as this helps to build and maintain a profitable user base, and sell the product to those who may try it.

A '''video game''' is an electronic game, which is played on a device such as a computer or console.  Video games are generally designed to be addictive, as this helps to build and maintain a profitable user base, and sell the product to those who may try it.

video games are particularly addictive and harmful for teenage boys and young men.  Often the more violent a game is, the better it sells.  '''''Many of the [[young mass murderers]] have been linked to addictions to violent video games, and video games are also associated with dropping out of school, obesity, and other bad effects'''''.  The video game industry is criticized for exploiting its workers, too.

Violent video games are particularly addictive and harmful for teenage boys and young men.  Often the more violent a game is, the better it sells.  '''''Many of the [[young mass murderers]] have been linked to addictions to violent video games, and video games are also associated with dropping out of school, obesity, and other bad effects'''''.  The video game industry is criticized for exploiting its workers, too.

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>

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>