REAL LIFE NEWS: ANOTHER GAMER DIES FROM OVER-PLAYING
by Hazed
A Taiwanese gamer who played Diablo III for 40 hours without stopping for a break has died.
The teenager started to play on Friday, in the private room of an internet cafe, and carried on without food or sleep for the next two days. When staff at the cafe looked in on Sunday morning, the teen was slumped over a table. He woke up and got to his feet but then collapsed suddenly and was rushed to hospital, where he died.
The cause of death hasn’t been established yet, but the speculation is that it was down to cardiovascular strain or a blood clot, because he spent so long sitting immobile.
The game’s developer, Blizzard, released a statement saying, “We’re saddened to hear this news, and our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. We don’t feel it would be appropriate for us to comment further without knowing all of the circumstances involved.
“While we recognise that it’s ultimately up to each individual or their parent or guardian to determine playing habits, we feel that moderation is clearly important, and that a person’s day-to-day life should take precedence over any form of entertainment.”
Well, yes, that seems like sensible advice - but expecting teenagers to exercise moderation may be a bit much...
Source: http://www.reghardware.com/2012/07/18/gamer_pops_clogs_after_40_hour_diablo_stretch/
Bonus story: People who are constantly online can develop mental disorders
