In the last decades of their existence, video games have been a major form of entertainment. Over time, video games improve in terms of graphics, sound and storyline. It is only natural that people become more and more immersed in it. However, there are people who immerse themselves in it far too much. They begin to lose touch with their real lives; instead, they essentially give all their attention to the virtual world. They become addicted, play much longer than normal, suffer real symptoms, even neglect their children, unfortunately sometimes leading to the child's death. Surprisingly, video game addiction is not classified as a mental disorder, even though there are several clinics available to treat it. Video game addiction should be listed as a disorder because it is clearly a very real addiction. Defining addiction is difficult. Webster's Dictionary describes an addict as "a person who has a habit so strong that he cannot easily give it up" (Webster's 5). Is this an accurate definition? If this is true, is a person who bites their nails a drug addict? A much more detailed definition of addict is: An addicted person has an increased need or intense craving for whatever their particular addiction is. When denied access, the addict will suffer from withdrawal. He or she may feel real physical pain, discomfort, or uncontrollable feelings of anxiety. Addicts are willing to give up other things to indulge their addiction, sometimes to the point of self-destruction. They may lose family, friends, or even jobs in their quest to satisfy their addiction. (Rebman 1-2) Video game addiction is a fairly new addiction, given that video ...... middle of article ......ks Cité Marriot, Michel. “When love turns into obsession, games are not a game.” New York Times. March 12, 1998: 1-2. When love turns into obsession, games are not a game-Nytimes.com. 2011. The New York Times Society. April 17, 2011. .Parker, Laura. “Gaming Addiction: The Real Story.” Gamespot: Game Addiction: The real story. April 2009. CNET Networks Inc. April 12, 2011. http://www.gamespot.com/features/6207309/index.html?sid=6207309&print=1.Rebman, Renée C. Addiction and risky behavior. United States, Enslow Publishers Inc, 2006. Video game addiction: notable deaths. April 13, 2011. Discovery Media. April 13, 2011. http://www.servinghistory.com/topics/Video_Game_Addiction::sub::Notable Deaths. Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus. United States: Nichols, 1997