A '''video game''' is an electronic game, which is played on a device such as a [[computer]] or console. Many Video video games, especially more professional ones are generally designed to be [[addiction|addictive]], as this helps to build and maintain a profitable user base, and sell the product to those who may try it. Board games such as [[Chesschess]] -- which has many superb online websites -- is a good habit to develop in order to defeat a have also been made into video game addictiongames.
It should also be mentioned that there are Violent some 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'''''. {{citation needed}} The video game industry is criticized for exploiting its workers, too.{{citation needed}} On the other hand, video games bring people together and create spaces for positive social interaction.<ref>https://www.jcfs.org/response/blog/video-games-are-social-spaces-how-video-games-help-people-connect</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>