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Dark side of gaming

Depending on exactly how you define the term, virtual world games have an audience that’s somewhere in the region of 20-30 million players around the world. The vast majority of them, whether they’re into World of Warcraft, Runescape, or Club Penguin, enjoy healthy, safe, and relaxing entertainment — but these pastimes aren’t without their dangers. From addiction to theft to divorce, careless behavior in virtual worlds can lead to real consequences. Here’s a few recent headlines, and a few tips on how to keep yourself (or your family) safe.

Is World of Warcraft “the most dangerous game”?

Virtual worlds are designed to be addictive. That’s how the creators make money: if its players get bored, they give up and quit paying. Nothing wrong with addictive games in moderation, but when obsessed players put virtual rewards over real jobs, relationships, and chores, lives