Game addiction is a type of addiction that occurs as a result of excessive and uncontrolled playing of video games or digital games, negatively affecting a person’s daily life, work or school performance, relationships and general health. Gaming addiction is also called “Gaming Disorder” and is considered a psychological disorder. Symptoms and characteristics of gaming…
The Rise of Twitch and YouTube Gamers The rise of Twitch and YouTube gamers is considered a major phenomenon of digital gaming culture and content creators. To understand this rise, we can consider the following factors: Expansion of Internet Access: Starting in the mid-2000s, the proliferation of broadband Internet access made it easier for people…
The history of e-Sports: E-Sports is short for electronic sports and is a sport that includes the competitive aspects of video games. The history of e-Sports is quite old and there are important milestones in this field. In 1962, Steve Russell, an MIT student, created the first video game. The name of the game is…