ASSIGNMENT -1

Assignment on Gaming

Andriod iPhone PlayStation Xbox

PUBG Mobile Call of Duty Apex Legends Borderlands
Call of Duty Mobile Borderlands Fortnite
Mobile Minecraft Call of Duty Minecraft
Genshin Impact Fortnite Monster Hunter Apex Legends
Minecraft Candy Crush Control Grand Theft Auto V
League of Legends Saga Death Stranding Mortal Kombat
Roblox Roblox Mortal Kombat Red Dead Redemption
Shadowgun Plague Inc Grand Theft Auto 2
Legends PUBG Mobile Kingdom Hearts Control
Stardew Valley Geometry Dash III Forza Motorsport
Among Us Bloons TD 5 Mario Gears 5
Free Fire Heads up NBA 2K12
Game Hearthstone
GRID Autosport Mario Kart Tour

1. List top 10 popular Games in the following (2019): Android, iPhone, PlayStation
and Xbox.
Ans:

2. What are gaming cafes? Can you find any listings online for such cafes in India?

Ans:

A “Gaming Café” is a type of internet cafe that specializes in video games. A gaming café is
a place where people go to play video games and hang with other gamers. Typically, people
will pay a certain hourly or daily fee in order to be able to play and use the gear and internet
that is provided by the café. These days, gaming cafes are often equipped with high-end
gaming PCs, console systems, and comfortable seating.

Gaming cafes are popular for a few reasons:

 They provide a place where gamers can meet to socialize and hang with other gamers.
  They may also offer food and drinks, as well as other amenities such as Wi-Fi access
and printing services.

 They can also be used for LAN parties or other events.

 Many gaming cafes host tournaments or other competitions on a regular basis.
 Some even offer membership programs that give gamers access to special discounts and
perks.
 The total number of Cafes in India is 64284.

Online Cafes in India:

Arknemesis Gaming- Chennai region
LXG- Karnataka region
Zone Café- West Bengal and
East India
Nexus- Delhi region
RFD Gaming- North Kolkata
region

3.List top 10 violent incidents / news related to PUBG in 2019-2020

Ans:
The popular game has become the reason for number of violentcrimes.
a. Young boy killed his mother:
In Uttar Pradesh where a young boy has killed his mother because she scolded him from
playing the online game. The incident occurred in Lucknow when a 16-year-old boy stole his
father's pistol and fatally shot his mother who had tried to stop him from playing PUBG,
media reports said. The boy then stowed away the body in his house for two days and tried to
cover the stench with a room freshener. According to reports, he even threatened his nine-
year-old sister to not reveal the crime.

b. 14-Year-Old PUBG addict kills family in Pakistan:

Earlier in January, a 14-year-old boy shot dead his entire family, including mother and two
minor sisters, allegedly "under the influence" of online game PUBGin Pakistan. Nahid
Mubarak, a 45-year-old health worker, was founddead along with her 22-year-old son
Taimurand two daughters aged 17 and 11 in Lahore's Kanha area last week. Her teenage son
who remained unhurt and is the lone survivor of the family turned out to be the murderer,
police said in a statement.
“The PUBG (Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds) addict boy confessed to havekilled her
mother and siblings under the influence of the game. He has developed some psychological
issues because of spending long hours of the day playing the online game.

c.12-Year-Old Killed for 'Cheating' In PUBG in Mangalore:

In April last year, a 12-year-old boy named Akeef wasfound dead in Mangalore. According
to reports, the killer was his friend with whom he often played PUBG. The two boys had met
at a local mobile store and bonded overPUBG. They used to play against each other but
when Akeef started winning the games, the other boy suspected that someone else was
playing on behalf of Akeef. He challenged Akeef to play in front of him and when the latter
lost, he accused him of cheating. An argument broke out following which the boys attacked
each other with stones. One of the stones hit Akeef and he collapsed. The accused reportedly
covered the dead body in dry leaves and let him there until the crime was discovered.

d.Friends kill boy over PUBG quarrel in Thane:

In March this year, three young friends including a 19-year-old boy and two minors, killed
their 20-year-old friend SahilJadhav in Thane, Maharashtra following a quarrel over PUBG.
The friends had been known to get into heated quarrels over the multiplayer game. On the
fatal day, the argument went out of hand and the three-youth stabbed Sahil multiple times,
leaving him dead on the spot.

e. Andhra boy dies after playing PUBG Non-stop:

In August 2020, a 16-year-old boy from Andhra Pradesh died after reportedly playing PUBG
non-stop for days without even eating or drinking water. According to reports, the boy who
had been skipping meals for several days, fell ill with severe dehydration and was rushed to
the hospital. However, despite treatment and surgery, the boy could not make it.

f. Run Over by Train while playing PUB:

In 2019, two PUBG addicts from Maharashtra's Hingloi district were run over by a train
while they were playing PUBG. As per reports, the two players had been playing by train
tracks and got so distracted by the game that they did not notice the approaching train. The
duo died on the spot.

g. Man beheads father for stopping him from Playing:

Irked over his father allegedly restricting him from playing mobile game 'PUBG’, a 21-year-
old Karnataka man from Belagavi beheaded the latter in cold blood with a sickle. The
accused also reportedly sliced his father's hand and leg. The incident occurred in September
2019. According to reports, the boy had been failing his examinations due to his gaming
addiction and additional substance abuse problems, which had been a source of discontent
between him and his parents.

h. Jammu Man killed for asking Gamers to not make noise:

Three men in Jammu were arrested in September 2020 for allegedly killing a man who had
asked them to not make noise while they were playing PUBG. The accused, Raj Kumar,
Bikram Jeet and Rohit Kumar, were asked by DaleepRaj to not make too much noise when
playing the game. This led to an altercation between the three and Raj, who seemingly
distracted them from their gaming session. Later in the day, Raj was attacked by the trio with
a log of wood in light of the previous altercation. Raj succumbed to subsequent injuries as a
result of the attack and died on the spot.

i. PUBG Suicides – 1:
In August 2020, two young men reportedly killed themselves by consuming poison while
playing PUBG non-stop for hours in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Whilethe cause of the suicide
remained unclear in the absence of any suicide notes, police suspected a suicide pact to be
the cause.

j. PUBG Suicides – 2:
In February 2019, an 18-year-old boy named Nadeem Sheikh fromMumbai killed himself
after his parents denied buying him an expensive phone to play PUBG. In similar incident, a
17-year-old boy from Jind, Haryana, killed himself after his mother took away his phone to
prevent him from playing PUBG

4. What are the top five most controversial games and why?
Ans:
The top five most controversial games are:

a) Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series:

Known for its violence, crime, and adult themes, GTA has faced controversy for its
depiction of explicit content, including sexual content and graphic violence.
 b) Call of Duty (COD) series:
COD has faced controversy for its realistic depiction of war and violence, as well as
accusations of promoting militarism and desensitizing players to real-world
violence.

c) Manhunt:
This game sparked controversy due to its extreme violence and graphic content,
leading to bans and calls for stricter regulations on violent video games.

d) Postal series:
Postal has been criticized for its extreme violence, including the ability to harm
innocent civilians, leading to bans and controversy over its impact on society.

e) Mortal Kombat series:

Mortal Kombat has faced controversy for its graphic violence and fatalities, leading
to debates about the effects of violent video games on players, particularly children.

5. List top 20 articles related to gaming deaths globally in 2019-2020.

Ans:

Too much of gaming can cause serious health and brain issues and can also prove fatal in
certain cases. Be it on your smartphone, gaming console or television set, moderate gaming
is considered good for your health. Scientists predict that the brain becomes active and there
are signs of better development with certain games. However, there are a few games that can
be a cause of concern. Here are such cases that were reported, where the gamer was involved
in murder or ended up with his life at stake. There are known physical and mental
development issues and side effects caused by violent games. Though it started as a main
reason for relaxing or pastime, it has now turned into serious a money-making business and a
career for many. However, it is also sad to know that the addiction has many of the younger
generations hooked to the gaming console. Personality damage due to violent games is on the
rise. Video games have been here since a few decades
Halo 3: A 16-year-old boy shot both his parents over a disagreement with regards to his
video game being confiscated. He found his video game CD inside his father’s locker, along
with his dad’s revolver. After shooting both of them, he placed the gun in his father’s hand to
look like a murder-suicide crime scene.
Diablo 3: An 18-year-old from Taiwan died in an internet café after continuously playing for
40-hours non-stop. The reason for his death was due to a blood clot in his leg because he was
seated in the same position over 40 hours.
Defence of the Ancients: A 17-year-old Philippine teen murdered his 68-year-old
grandmother for interrupting his game in a neighbourhood internet café. His grandmother
was scolding him and he allegedly blacked-out and beat her to death.
Grand Theft Auto: An 18-year-old shot three police officers and fled with a police car,
stating that ‘life is a video game. You’ve got to die sometime’. He was caught for the real-
life sequence similar to the game and was given the death penalty.
Lahore: A 14-year-old boy shot dead his entire family, including mother and two minor
sisters, allegedly "under the influence" of online game PUBG, police in the capital of
Pakistan's Punjab province said on Friday. Nahid Mubarak, a 45-year-old health worker, was
found dead along with her 22-year-old son Taimur and two daughters aged 17 and 11 in
Lahore's Kahna area. Her teenage son who remained unhurt and is the lone survivor of the
family turned out to be the murderer, police said in a statement.
"The PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) addict boy confessed to have killed her
mother and siblings under the influence of the game. He has developed some psychological
issues because of spending long hours of the day playing the online game,” the statement
said.
Police said Nahid was a divorcee and often used to admonish the boy for not paying attention
to his studies and spending most of his time playing PUBG. "On the day of the incident,
Nahid scolded the boy over the matter. Later, the boy took out her mother's pistol from a
cupboard and shot her and his three other siblings dead in their sleep. "Next morning, the boy
raised an alarm and the neighbours called the police. The boy that time told police that he
was on the upper storey of the house and did not know how his family was killed,” the
statement said.
The licensed pistol was acquired by Nahid for her family's protection, police said, adding that
the weapon is yet to be recovered from a drain where the boy had dumped it.
Friends Kill Boy Over PUBG Quarrel in Thane: In March this year, three young friends
including a 19-year-old boy and two minors, killed their 20-year-old friend SahilJadhav in
Thane, Maharashtra following a quarrel over PUBG. The friends had been known to get into
heated quarrels over the multiplayer game. On the fatal day, the argument went out of hand
and the three youth stabbed Sahil multiple times, leaving him dead on the spot
6-year-old Andhra Pradesh based boy died: PUBG or Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds is
one of the most popular Battle Royale games around the globe. The game has mobile,
console as well as a PC version. It is an addictive game and addiction to anything can prove
wrong in the long run. In a recent case, a boy from Andhra Pradesh got so addicted to the
game that he skipped his meals for many days.
According to a recent report, a 16-year-old Andhra Pradesh based boy died after playing
PUBG continuously for many days. He got so engrossed in the game that he even skipped
meals for many days. The Hindu has reported that the boy fell sick to severe dehydration as
he had been skipping both his meal as well as drinking water.As soon as his family got to
know about this, they rushed him to a private hospital in Eluru Town. Due to extreme
diarrhoea, he had to undergo a surgery. He could not survive the surgery and passed away
during the ongoing treatment on Monday.
In an interview with The Hindu, CID Superintendent of Police (SP-Cyber Crimes) G.R.
Radhika said, “Cyber offenders will exploit children by offering online games. In some
cases, they are taking minors into their control and are using them for illegal activities like
drug peddling.” She further added, “The CID is organising a month-long awareness
programme for students, parents, youth and the general public on different types of
cybercrimes, including cyber stalking, bullying, honey traps, online prostitution, cyber
grooming, e-commerce traps, job frauds, matrimony phishing, OTP frauds and other cyber
offences.”
This kind of a PUBG addiction case is not something new. We have seen such cases in the
past too. Back in January, a 25-year-old man died after suffering a brain stroke as he was
playing the game for too long. HarshalMemane, the Pune based man, while playing the
game, complained about not being able to move his right arm and leg. Upon rushing to a
nearby hospital, he found out that he is suffering from intracerebral haemorrhage. He passed
away moments later. PUBG is a popular game and it is highly addictive. However, the
gamers need to have an amount of self-control otherwise it could prove to be really
dangerous for their health.
Gruesome History of PUBG: Five Deaths Caused By PUBG Shockingly, this is not the
first time that people have lost their lives to the addiction of PUBG. PUBG has quite a
tainted name, and here are some of the awful accidents that shook India:
This kind of a PUBG addiction case is not something new. We have seen such cases in the
past too. Back in January, a 25-year-old man died after suffering a brain stroke as he was
playing the game for too long. HarshalMemane, the Pune based man, while playing the
game, complained about not being able to move his right arm and leg. Upon rushing to a
nearby hospital, he found out that he is suffering from intracerebral haemorrhage. He passed
away moments later.
PUBG is a popular game and it is highly addictive. However, the gamers need to have an
amount of self-control otherwise it could prove to be really dangerous for their health.
An eighteen-year-old teenager in Mumbai chose to commit suicide when his parents didn’t
give him a smartphone of his choice. He specifically wanted this phone to play PUBG.
Another horrifying incident was when a 15-year-old boy in Bhiwandi of Maharashtra killed
his elder brother because the latter asked him not to play the game.
A sixteen-year-old from Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch succumbed to a cardiac arrest after
playing PUBG for six consecutive hours.
A seventeen-year-old from Jind, Haryana, committed suicide because his mother forbade
him from playing too much PUBG.
Another 14-year-old from Andhra Pradesh attempted suicide after not being allowed to play
PUBG. He was rushed to the hospital immediately, but unfortunately, he couldn’t make it.
Madhya Pradesh: Teen Dies While Playing PUBG, 'Heart Attack' Suspected
19-year-old Deepak Rathore, who had a disability in his legs, was a student of Class 11 and
usually stayed home, attending online classes and spending timeon his mobile phone,
according to police.
New Delhi: A 19-year-old youth died in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh after he allegedly
collapsed while playing PUBG on his mobile phone, according to reports.
The cause of his death could be cardiac arrest, a PTI report said Tuesday, quoting the local
police.
Deepak Rathore was a student of Class 11, and had a disability in his legs, according to the
report. The incident took place Sunday afternoon.According to Deepak’s family members he
allegedly collapsed while playing PUBG on his mobile phone at his home, PTI quoted Anil
Sharma, in-charge of the area police station, as saying.Sharma said the teenager was rushed
to the hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival.Deepak usually stayed at home
and attended classes online, the police said, adding that he spent time playing games on his
mobile phone.
The body of the teenager was handed over to the family after post mortem, the PTI report
said, adding that viscera samples would be sent to Bhopal for examination.
According to the police, their initial investigation has revealed that Deepak might have died
due to a cardiac arrest. A case has been registered and further investigation is on.
PUBG Mobile India available as battlegrounds.While India had banned the original PUBG
(Player Unknown Battle Grounds) Mobile last year after concerns were raised from several
quarters, other versions of the game are available to mobile users in the country.
In April this year, a 12-year-old boy was found dead in Mangalore’s Ullal city a day after he
reportedly went missing. According to media reports, the local police had detained a 17-year-
old whom the deceased had met online and used to play PUBG with.
Children and youngsters’ addiction to PUBG and other games has become a cause for
concern for all parents. Even a sitting judge has recently written to Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, demanding a ban on Garena Free Fire and PUBG India (now Battlegrounds Mobile
India), saying they are having a bad effect on the youth of the country.
16-year-old boy in Anand ‘dies by suicide’ after being scolded for playing PUBG:
According to police, the incident occurred in a village under Umreth Taluka of Anand on
August 31 when the boy, son of a school teacher, allegedly consumed pesticide kept at his
house.A 16-year-old boy from a village in Anand district allegedly died by suicide after his
father scolded him for playing PUBG video game.
According to police, the incident occurred in a village under Umreth Taluka of Anand on
August 31 when the boy, son of a school teacher, allegedly consumed pesticide kept at his
house.
The victim was then rushed to Anand Civil Hospital and got immediate treatment. However,
he succumbed to death on August 1. “The boy’s father has revealed that he had scolded him
a few days ago for playing PUBG video game on his mobile phone all the time. On August
31, the father seized the cell phone of the boy to stop him from playing the game. The victim
was distraught over it and he consumed pesticide to take the extreme step,” PK Sodha,
officer in charge of Umreth police station said. In the country, new PUBG variants such
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and PUBG New State are currently available to play.
According to the national daily, the 15-year-old youngster was playing PUBG with his
cousins on June 11. After being mocked by cousins, the teen's father stopped him from
playing the action game, which apparently made him even angrier.The report quoted
Chilakalapudi Circle Inspector V Narayana highlights, "He slept alone in a room after dinner
and committed suicide by hanging. Family relatives reported the child spent most of his time
on his phone playing games and was
depressed after being teased for losing the game. On Sunday morning, when his father
knocked on the door, he did not open it. The boy was dangling from the fan when the family
members busted into the door." Another PUBG-related death was reported earlier this month
in Lucknow, Uttar. Pradesh. A 16-year-old Lucknow boy allegedly killed his mother when
she
prohibited him from playing the action mobile game, as previously said. According to the
authorities, the kid hid the body for over two days in a room and locked his younger sister in
another room. The child allegedly offered his pal Rs 5,000 to dispose of the body. His pals
refused and returned home, according to officials.

17-year-old PUBG addict ends life after losing game in Bihar's Bhagalpur:
BHAGALPUR:
A 17-year-old boy died by suicide after losing a PUBG game on his mobile phone Friday
night.
The incident came to light on Saturday morning when the family members of Roshan Kumar
alias Vikash found him hanging from the ceiling of his room at ChotiSardho village under
Barari police station area in the district.
Sources said Roshan was playing PUBG game inside his room and did not answer when the
family members called him for dinner. When he did not open the door on Saturday, they
forced open the door and saw him hanging.His Family sources claimed the teen would get
extremely upset whenever he lost a PUBG game and the same must have happened on Friday
night.
Some sources, however, said Roshan was in love with a girl in the locality but she had
rejected him. This made him depressed and might have driven him to suicide. PUBG was
banned by the Indian government in September 2020, but it was later relaunched as
Battlegrounds Mobile India, which the Centre banned again in July 2022 under section 69(A)
of The Information Technology Act.
Roshan's father Ram BaranChoudhary said he and his elder son Rohit remain busy with
door-to-door newspaper distribution work since early morning. Rohit, meanwhile, said they
did not know why Roshan killed himself. Police sources said the autopsy report confirmed
suicide.
Sardho panchayat mukhiyaBipinNirala, quoting the family, said Roshan was a PUBG addict.
PUBG: Teenager feels humiliated after losing the game, commits suicide
New Delhi: After being humiliated post losing a PUBG mobile game, a 15-year-old lad from
Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, reportedly committed suicide. The adolescent was allegedly
taunted for losing a PUBG game while spending the summer holidays with his father and
relatives, revealed a report. The deceased's mother, who is divorced from his father, has
raised suspicions about his death and has filed a case of suspicious death under Section 174
of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure).
The incident was discovered just days after another PUBG-related criminal case in Lucknow
was filed. According to accounts, a 16-year-old kid shot and killed his mother after she
refused to play an online action game with him. From September 2020, the original PUBG
Mobile will be banned in India for securityconcerns. In the country, new PUBG variants such
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and PUBG New State are currently available to
play.According to the national daily, the 15-year-old youngster was playing PUBG with his
cousins on June 11. After being mocked by cousins, the teen's father stopped him from
playing the action game, which apparently made him even angrier.The report quoted
Chilakalapudi Circle Inspector V Narayana highlights, "He slept alone in a room after dinner
and committed suicide by hanging. Family relatives reported the child spent most of his time
on his phone playing games and was depressed after being teased for losing the game. On
Sunday morning, when his father knocked on the door, he did not open it. The boy was
dangling from the fan when the family members busted into the door."
Another PUBG-related death was reported earlier this month in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. A
16-year-old Lucknow boy allegedly killed his mother when she prohibited him from playing
the action mobile game, as previously said. According to the authorities, the kid hid the body
for over two days in a room and locked his younger sister in another room. The child
allegedly offered his pal Rs 5,000 to dispose of the body. His pals refused and returned
home, according to officials.
Indian boy, 16, dies after playing PUBG continuously for several days: There has been a
rise in cases of gaming addiction especially among teenager and that is a cause for concern.
In India, a 16-year-old boy has reportedly lost his life after continuously playing PUBG for
several days, skipping meals and did not even drink water. The report carried by IndiaTV
stated that the boy who resides in Andhra Pradesh developed severe dehydration due to the
fact that he wasn’t taking food and water. When the family got to know after he fell sick, he
was rushed to a private hospital in the city of Eluru. The boy further developed severe
diarrhoea and had to undergo a surgical operation. Unfortunately, he didn’t make it through
the surgery.
PUBG or PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is one of the most popular Battle Royale games
around the globe. The game is available for mobile phones, Xbox console as well as for
Windows PC. The game, just like any other game can be addictive if caution isn’t exercised.
The addiction is common among teenage players.
A case of PUBG related addiction death was recorded in India in January this year. The
deceased was a 25-year-old man named HarshalMemane who died after suffering a brain
stroke due to prolonged PUBG mobile gameplay. The Pune based man complained about not
being able to move his right arm and leg while playing the game. It was diagnosed at a
nearby hospital where he was rushed to that he suffered from intracerebral haemorrhage.
Sadly, he didn’t recover from it and died moments later. In China, gaming addiction and its
attendant health challenges have made the government institute several restrictions,
especially for online gaming. Measures such as facial recognition, real name verification to
detect underage gamers and game time restrictions have been put in place. That may happen
in India soon if such an alarming trend continues

6. List top MMORPG online.

Ans:

Some of the top MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) online
include:
 World of Warcraft
 Final Fantasy XIV
 Guild Wars 2
 The Elder Scrolls Online
 Black Desert Online
 EVE Online
 Star Wars: The Old Republic
 RuneScape
 Blade & Soul
 Tera

7. Spend 1 hour on watching various streams on Twitch.tv

Ans:

Spending an hour watching various streams on Twitch.tv can be a great way to explore
different gaming communities and discover new games. You can browse different categories,
such as popular games, specific genres, or streamers you find interesting. Watching streams
allows you to observe gameplay, interact with streamers and other viewers through chat, and
get a sense of the gaming community's culture and dynamics.
8. List top 5 Gaming magazines globally.
Ans:
a) PC Gamer Magazine PC:
Gamer is the world's best-selling PC games magazine, a coveted position obtained by
hiring hard-core gamers as editors. The magazine delivers hard-hitting reviews,
winning game strategies, explanations for complex games technology, and news about
what's next in this rapidly changing arena. Smart, irreverent, and well-connected, PC
Gamer not only keeps readers 'in the know,' but also invites new computer users into
world of PC games.

b) Game Informer Magazine:

The world's largest video game magazine. Game Informer is your source for the latest
in video game news, reviews, previews, podcasts, and features.

c) Pocket Tactics Magazine:

Pocket Tactics is a magazine about strategy gaming (and other games for grown-ups)
for Android and iOS devices, updated every day.

d) Retro Gamer Magazine:

The Essential Guide to Classic games. The only magazine in the UK that's fully
dedicated to the halcyon days of classic gaming. Keep up with informative and in-
depth stories, access to legendary developers and its sheer enthusiasm for the games it
covers.

e) Old School Gamer Magazine:

Dedicated to the gamer who enjoys everything from Arcade Games to playing to the
gamer reliving his childhood and passing it on to the next generation.

9. What are the top symptoms of excessive gaming? Write a 300-word essay on this.
Ans:The top symptoms of excessive gaming include:
Excessive gaming, also known as gaming addiction, can have a significant impact on
an individual's physical, psychological, and social well-being. Some of the most
common symptoms of excessive gaming:
a) Physical problems: Prolonged gaming sessions can lead to physical problems such as
eye strain, headaches, back and neck pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. These physical
problems can result from prolonged periods of sitting, poor posture, and repetitive
movements.
b) Sleep disturbances: Excessive gaming can interfere with sleep patterns, causing
fatigue, insomnia, and other sleep-related issues. This can be due to staying up late to
play games, being too wired from playing, or being unable to relax enough to fall
asleep.

c) Mental health problems: Gaming addiction can contribute to depression, anxiety, and
other mental health issues. The constant stimulation from gaming can interfere with an
individual's ability to manage emotions and stress, leading to mood swings and
difficulty regulating emotions.

d) Social problems: Spending too much time gaming can lead to a lack of real-life social
connections and communication skills, which can result in social isolation and
difficulty in forming and maintaining relationships. This can be especially harmful to
children and teenagers who are in the process of developing their social skills.

e) Poor academic performance: Excessive gaming can interfere with school or work,
leading to a decline in academic or job performance. This can result from lost sleep,
lack of focus, and a reduction in the amount of time available for studying or working.

f) Substance abuse: Some individuals may turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with the
negative effects of gaming addiction. This can lead to a dangerous cycle of substance
abuse and excessive gaming, compounding the negative effects on an individual's
health and well-being.

g) Social Isolation: The lack of social interaction that results from obsessive gaming can
have long-term social consequences. An addicted teenager won't develop effective
social skills, which will hinder their ability to develop and maintain healthy
relationships in college and beyond.

h) Internet gaming disorder: As in other substance use conditions, gaming in IGD may
trigger your brain's reward system, creating a cycle of addictive behaviours. IGD also
often occurs with depression, hostility, and social anxiety.

i) Neglecting personal hygiene or self-care: Excessive gaming might be related to

disregarding personal hygiene. This may be the case because gamers may view things
like brushing their teeth and exercising as a waste of time that could be spent playing
instead.
 j) Negative Impact on Other Areas of Life Because the person spends so much time on
the computer or video game console, other areas of life are neglected. They may grow
distant from friends and family when they had previously been close. Homework may
go unfinished, causing grades to slip. In more extreme cases, the teen may even
neglect personal hygiene, choosing to play video games rather than taking a shower.

10. What are the measures you will take as a policy maker in India to prevent gaming
addiction? Write a 300-word essay on this.

Ans:As a policy maker in India, the following measures may be taken to prevent gaming
addiction:

a) Remove temptations: Gaming devices should be removed from the bedroom to ensure
that there are no temptations to play games that could disrupt sleep patterns.
b) Set up a gaming schedule: Set up and stick to a strict gaming schedule. This should be
an allotted amount of time that can be spent playing games, ideally no more than 1 – 2
hours.
c) Discover alternative hobbies: Alternative hobbies and activities that can offer the same
stress relief as gaming is an effective strategy for managing gaming addiction. These
activities include playing sports, hiking, meditation, and reading.
d) Seek Support: Individuals facing online gaming addiction should not hesitate to reach
out for assistance. Whether it’s talking to a trusted friend or family member, seeking
guidance from a mental health professional, or joining a support group specifically
tailored to gaming addiction.
e) Establish a routine: Establishing a daily routine will help gamers maintain discipline
and manage their gaming habits. A routine will help prevent boredom or impulsive
gaming.
f)Age Restrictions: Implementing age restrictions on certain games that are deemed too
violent or addictive would help limit the exposure of children and teenagers to these
games. This would help protect the developing minds of young individuals and
prevent them from becoming addicted to gaming.
g) Education and Awareness Programs: Raising public awareness about the dangers of
gaming addiction through educational campaigns and workshops would help
individuals understand the consequences of excessive gaming. These programs could
target both children and adults, and could be made available in schools, community
centres, and online.
 h) Regulation of Gaming Industry: Implementing regulations on the gaming industry to
ensure that games are developed and marketed in a responsible manner. This could
include regulations on the content of games, how they are marketed, and the number of
hours a person can play them.
i) Support Services: Providing support services, such as counselling and therapy, to
individuals who are struggling with gaming addiction would help them overcome their
addiction and regain control of their lives. These services could be made available in
schools, community centres, and online, making them accessible to everyone.
j) Collaboration with Technology Companies: Collaborating with technology companies,
such as game developers, would help develop technologies that can help prevent
gaming addiction. This could include features such as parental controls, time limits,
and alerts that can help individuals monitor and control their gaming habits.
k) Research and Development: Investing in research and development to better
understand the causes and consequences of gaming addiction would help policy
makers make informed decisions and develop effective solutions. This research could
include studies on the effects of gaming on the brain, the role of genetics and other
factors, and the most effective treatments for gaming addiction.
l) Awareness Campaigns:Promoting awareness campaigns about the risks of excessive
gaming and educating parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals about gaming
addiction. `
m) CounsellingCentres: Establishing counselling and treatment centres specifically for
gaming addiction, providing resources and support for individuals and families
affected by gaming addiction.
n) Collaboration with schools: Collaborating with schools to incorporate digital wellness
programs that educate students about the importance of balancing gaming with other
activities.

In conclusion, preventing gaming addiction requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses

the root causes of the problem, raises public awareness, and provides support and resources
to individuals who are struggling with addiction. By taking these measures, we can help
ensure that individuals in India can enjoy the benefits of gaming without it becoming a
problem in their lives.