Prince Harry wants Fortnite to be banned
According to this BBC news article,
Of Fortnite, he said: "That game shouldn't be allowed. Where is the benefit of having it in your household?"It's created to addict, an addiction to keep you in front of a computer for as long as possible. It's so irresponsible."
"It's like waiting for the damage to be done and kids turning up on your doorsteps and families being broken down."
He added that social media was "more addictive than alcohol and drugs".
Some doctors around the world are treating excessive videogame as a disorder similar to alcohol and substance abuse, affecting specially the young, who are the most vulnerable to this kind of addiction.
While awareness is rising, very few people currently meet the USA Health Guidelines for Physical Activity. Physical activity is a main resource in addiction and depression recovery and prevention.
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services,
more than 80% of adults do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities, and more than 80% of adolescents do not do enough aerobic physical activity to meet the guidelines for youth.
What are your thoughts about this?
Is videogame addictive?
What's the line between having fun and having an addiction?
What makes something an addiction?
Do some videogame companies make their games so that people feel "hooked up" to their games?
Should governments have a say in this?
