It is important to note that there is currently no such clinical criteria as video game
“addiction” that has been accepted by any reputable organisation responsible for defining
disorders of the mind or body (e.g., The American Psychiatric Association, The World
Health Organisation etc.). However, some clinicians and academics have attempted to
define video game “addiction” on the basis of their observations of some individuals who
have concerns about their gaming behaviour, or in response to other people who may have
concerns about an individual’s behaviour (e.g., parents, partners etc.). The acceptance of
this concept has been supported by popular media reports, increasing parental concerns, and
a few high profile cases of troubled individuals who no doubt play video games more than
is good for them