[erfgh]

The problem is that games are very addictive so in extreme cases they can destroy much more thoroughly than TV can.

[mcv]

Tell that to my son's anime addiction. It's worse than his gaming addiction ever was.

[npteljes]

How old is he and what is he watching? (if you don't mind)

[mcv]

13, and tons of anime. Naruto, Sword Art Online, One Piece, Full Metal Alchemist, and now Seven Deadly Sins.

[largbae]

This article seems to be saying the opposite, can you share any references?

[svnt]

Just my memory but eg gaming cafes have resulted in numerous deaths from exhaustion (World of Warcraft) while I cannot recall the same ever happening at a soap opera cafe (does this exist?) or sports bar.