Topic: World of Warcraft – Why is it so addictive and who is at risk?
Paper details:
A few key points
– prevalence of addiction to WoW
– Reasons why it is addictive:
— appears to the masses (no high end graphic card or gaming skills needed to enjoy playing)
— character development (player creates avatar to experience adventures, character develops in skills etc over time)
— reward system
— real time strategy
— social pressure
Who is at risk for an addiction?