For others, playing videos are just for fun. But to some, it has become their habit and worse case-an addiction that eve leads to death. Based on the death reports around the world, here are the most commonly played before the students died.
Internet cafes around the world with those unlimited gaming majorities attracts students, especially those who have money.
Chuang, an 18- year old Taiwanese gamer booked a private room at an internet cafe, and then played Diablo III for 40 hours straight. At the end, he collapsed due to a blood clot and was not able to revive at the hospital
In 2003, Devin Moore, an 18 year-old suddenly snapped and went on a crime spree after playing Grand Theft Auto. He was brought into the police station for trying to steal the car, when he broke free and stole the officer's gun. He shot three officers dead before stealing a police car and making his gateway. Moore was quickly caught and was eventually sentenced to death.
Wayback in 1980s, Jeff Dailey and Peter Burowski, who both died after getting a high score on a popular arcade game, Berzerk. They both died due to heart attack right after posting two consecutive high scores.
In 2005, Lee Seung Seop, a South Korean become addicted to Star Craft, which cost him his money, job and long time girlfriend. After playing for 50 hour session, he collapsed and died from exhaustion and dehydration.
These are just a few of the many commonly played video games which leads many students and even professionals alike to death.
Parents and individuals play a key role to prevent further cases like this. Protecting family members by constant reminders and guidance would help and keep them away from further addictions and even to sudden deaths. The government around the world must implement security measures on how internet online games should limit their players in order to save many lives.
