When the Crisps confiscated their teenage son Brandon’s Xbox, they never expected him to run away from home…or to die from injuries sustained while in hiding. Using Brandon’s story as a case study, this program delves into the growing psychological problems of video game obsession and addiction. Interviews with Brandon’s parents and best friend, a family therapist whose patient list includes video gamers, and a psychologist who pushed the video gaming industry to adopt a ratings system provide insights into the obsessive and addictive aspects of video gaming. But virtual realms are also an arena for real-world achievement, attracting highly skilled players and their fans, professional coaches, big-name sponsors, and six-figure purses. Members of a pro-gaming team and the CEO of a pro-gaming circuit present their view as well. Game over, or game on? Some language may be offensive. Original CBC broadcast title: Top Gun.

Films Media Group

Computer games -- Social aspects, Video games -- Social aspects

Lev, Avi (Editor), Seeler, Paul (Cinematographer), Findlay, Gillian (Host), Caloz, Marie (Producer), Caloz, Marie (Director), Findlay, Gillian (Writer), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group, CBC Learning (Firm)

00:42:08 (HH:MM:SS)

English

Higher education

Name	Films Media Group (Firm)
Role	Publisher
Telephone	800-257-5126
Address	200 Metro Blvd. Suite 124 Hamilton, NJ 08619
Email	[email protected]

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