Plain and simple...World of Warcraft players are not the only gamers suffering from addiction. There are many reasons I have stayed away from WoW. Probably the greatest reason is that I don't want to be involved in game that is so demanding and time consuming. Quite a few of my friends have tried to convince me to join their guild, to help them in their quest for gold, exploring dungeons, and defeating monsters. My simple reply: NO THANKS!

When the game skate. by EA was released last September I could not put the controller down. The analog stick used for ollies, nollies, and tricks was an awesome innovation that helped me pass the time for a couple of months. I still head back to San Vanelona every now and again to bomb down some of steep hills and and grind some rails. Fun times.

Then only a couple months later, my gaming life as I knew it changed completely. November 6, 2007 is when my addiction began. It is also the same day Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was released in North America. Hmmmm...interesting connection!

Infinity Ward's smash hit Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a remarkable game. Not only for the exceedingly intense single player campaign, but also for the very customizable and addictive multiplayer. Fetch...did I say addictive? I meant to say it is a nightly ritual for me. I might forget to take out my contacts before going to bed (great way to screw up your eyes by the way), but I never forget to get a few rounds of Team Deathmatch in. It is just that good.