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Top 10 signs you might play too many video games

October 05, 2008 in Top List comments 17

This brand new top ten list from the gaming blog Old-Wizard.com goes through the ten biggest signs that you might have played too many video games as a kid.

There are many ways to know that you’ve played too many video games in your day. Some reasons are more obvious than others. Ever get that pain in your hands from holding a controller too long? Ever need to get up and go to the bathroom to see if your eyes still work? Ever refer to yourself in public as the “blue bomber”? The signs are numerous for this phenomena, and in this list we will go through the top ten ways to know that you’ve played too many video games. This was a difficult list to make as there were numerous ways of knowing that you were knee deep in the video game world…and never coming back. Are you, like us, one of these people who are never coming back to “reality”? Here’s how you can tell.
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    Shadow of Death Oct 6, 08
    Meh, alright list. Isn't doing anything new, really.

    Dying however, is the main sign. To bad that it is generally not reversible >_>
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    Gamesta100 Oct 6, 08
    What's wrong with me then? I play to much video games and the only one that would even be close to a reality for me is socially *bleep*.I'm shy but that's it.
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      Final Blade Oct 6, 08
      Same, although I've been taken breaks more often now. Also, I disagree with number 2.

      I love Van Damme, one of my favorite actors, but clearly, there hasn't been nearly anyone who fit the role for those characters then what was chosen.

      I loved the movie for what it was. But the new one being made will be even more full of shit.
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    Zaek Oct 6, 08
    Eh, iffy list and if you don't have sense enough to stop playing well I don't know what to tell you. It's all personal goals.
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    nflsmc Oct 6, 08
    I should sue that kid for stealing my design. That shit is copyrighted.
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      Big A2 Oct 6, 08
      He remindes me of how the Angry Nintendo Nerd dressed up at the end of his "The Wizard" reveiw.
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    Newcloud Oct 6, 08
    that kid is going to EAT ME!! or worse ask me to play nintendo!! NOOOOOO!!!!
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    Zero and X Oct 6, 08
    The list obviously wasnt meant to be taken seriously, it was just trying to be funny, although some of them weren too far from the truth.
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    Big A2 Oct 6, 08
    quote
    You didn’t have time to eat, drink water, go to the bathroom; basically, everything you need to do to survive was forgotten for the video game you were playing. After a couple days of malnourishment, you simply collapse and fall into eternal rest. You are the ultimate video gamer.
    I don't think my mum would allow that.
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    HisServant77 Oct 6, 08
    But wait . . . I have to admit that I might play video games once or twice a week, but . . . but that list describes me to a T!

    Nah, just kidding. But truthfully I don't think the list describes those who play too many video games, but those who are downright addicted to the video games! The overweight thing though could go the opposite. "You're underweight because you are so immersed in the game that you forget to eat, or you just plain don't care because you just HAVE to get past this part!"
    I don't like to eat and play the games. I like to play and focus on that instead of stopping, taking a bite, making sure my hand is clean enough for the controller, and getting back into the game!
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    King X2 Oct 6, 08
    Even the ultimate gamer needs his food, drink, and rest.
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    tekmosis Oct 6, 08
    As satirical as this article is, I have to just shake my head. It's ignorant to solely associate obesity, visual impairment or carpel tunnel to playing games. This is why video games get bad press, because "journalists" that make articles and statements such as this are what give society the mentality "video games are bad!".

    *anything* in excess will cause harmful symptoms over time.
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      kspiess Oct 6, 08
      I think humor was the main point of the article -- the guy wasn't trying to make a realistic list.
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        tekmosis Oct 7, 08
        I understand that, but, humor or not it doesn't help with the negative mentality that a lot of people already have in mind when they think video games and kids. The majority of people read something and take it for face value without understanding the topic and issues that revolve around it.
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    Zeon I Oct 7, 08
    I wish the Old Wizard would die. D:
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      Big A2 Oct 8, 08
      If you don't like their site, then you don't have to go there. simple as that.
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    bob8294 Oct 10, 08
    This list is totally epic win.
    Epic lawl at number 8 though.

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