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]]. 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>. The [[APA | American Psychological Association]] states that while there is a well-established link between violent video games and [[Aggression|aggressive]] behaviors, empirical research finds there is little to no evidence connecting [[violence|violent behavior]] (extreme physical aggressive behavior) to video games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=APA RESOLUTION on Violent Video Games |url=https://www.apa.org/about/policy/resolution-violent-video-games.pdf |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=www.apa.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=APA TASK FORCE REPORT on Violent Video Games |url=https://www.apa.org/science/leadership/bsa/report-violent-video-games.pdf |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=www.apa.org}}</ref> 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.