Zaidrick T. Valdez
2 min readMar 18, 2021

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Cause and Effects of playing Online Games:

Computer games are the famously known entertainment in the world today. The teenagers of today have fallen in the trap of online video gaming since it is addictive and can become more addictive if not properly taken care of. The reason for this addiction is because the computer programmers have created the games in such a way that in each attempt to finish a certain level in the game, creates the desire to continue playing.

The use of computer in almost every bit of life has been the major cause of the spread of online games. Computer applications in various fields including learning centers equipped with internet are things that have been the root of online games. Students of late use computers and laptops for learning. Since continuous reading of the school work has been tiresome to some of them, they have ended up spending time behind the screen just playing games.

The fact is online gaming is on an increasing note across nations in the world. One of the advantages of online gaming is that, one can access any online game when one’s computer is internet connected. The variety of games available enables one to choose what he or she is able to play. In nations where internet is broadband, online gaming has become the predominant entertainment. Also in some online games one can win instant cash when he wins a in a certain field of game. All this are positive achievements that the online platform has provided.

Online games impact one with negative behaviors as well as creating laziness to one’s body. Online gaming addiction basically involves one playing games uncontrollably for many hours without considering the priority things in life. One of the known addictions in online games is withdrawal from socializing with other people and social activities. People, who play computer games,usually hide away in their homes or in places where they can access internet. This form of withdrawal separates one from the rest and separates him or her from the social events.
Online games have widely spread over the years. It one of the best entertainments that majority of youths and teens as well as middle aged people consider. Spending time to play a given game is not bad idea, but we should make priorities in our life first. When one has priorities in life gaming will be just a part time activity. Spending time gaming is better off than spending time misusing your body by using drugs. However one should take precautions before engaging in a gaming activity.

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