The subject of computer game addiction has been pretty prominent in both mainstream news and online blogs for a few years now – especially in relation to World of Warcraft (even WIkipedia has a tab under WoW titled ‘Game Addiction’). The release last month of the latest expansion pack, Wrath of the Lich King, again coincided with similar – and mostly relevant and much-needed – debates on the issue.
(NB there is even now an online WoW rehab clinic, WoWDetox, for those worried about their use).
Like many others, this blog covered the debate – but since then has not featured much WOW or even gaming news. So this week we’re going to put the spotlight on something really positive coming out of…