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Time to say goodbye from all of us at bit-tech.net

November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

UK Commons recommends loot box regulation, ban in kids' games

Pushes for addition to the Gambling Act.

September 12, 2019 | 11:45

DCMS seeks input on gaming addiction inquiry

Hints at potential regulation.

January 22, 2019 | 11:52

IGDA prods members to take action on loot boxes

Just after the FTC begins its investigation

November 30, 2018 | 11:26

WHO adds 'gaming disorder' to latest ICD

Industry unimpressed.

June 19, 2018 | 11:07

Episode 6 of the CPC and bit-tech podcast

We're back with another podcast - this time talking about all things gaming. Join us as we discuss MMO addiction, Shadow Complex, GamesCom 2009 and the sad news that Beyond Good and Evil 2 has been cancelled. Also, Joe seems oddly fixated on what people are wearing this episode...

August 29, 2009 | 10:19

I can quit the Internet anytime I want – just not today

August 6, 2009 | 10:10

How does playing a game become a job?

May 8, 2009 | 10:40

Clinic admits game addiction isn't an addiction

The head of Europe's first games addiction clinic has admitted that gaming addiction isn't really an addiction per se.

November 26, 2008 | 10:02

Hong Kong father abandons daughter to play games

A Hong Kong Father is reported to have abandoned his daughter to play games, re-igniting discussion on game addiction.

December 17, 2007 | 10:53

Chinese man dies after 3-day gaming session

Another man has died of exhaustion in China after a extensive 3 day, non-stop marathon in which he played a selection of online games.

September 18, 2007 | 09:51

Video game addiction not a disorder

Addiction experts conclude that video game addiction is not a mental disorder.

June 25, 2007 | 11:12

Chinese government to regulate amount of gameplay

In China new regulations are to be introduced that will limit the amount of time minors can spend playing games...

April 12, 2007 | 12:33

Fired IBM worker sues for net addiction

A worker fired from IBM for logging onto an adult chatroom whilst on the job has sued his former employer. The claim? He's an internet addict, and should be given treatment rather than fired.

February 20, 2007 | 15:12