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• Video Game Addiction Lawsuit Filed by Parent Against Makers of Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite

  August 14, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A Florida father’s lawsuit alleges the makers of Minecraft, Roblox and Fortnite deliberately incorporated addictive design features that encouraged children to engage in compulsive gaming.

• Addictive Video Games Left 12 Year Old With Neurological Harm, Lawsuit Claims

  June 4, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A Mississippi family has filed a lawsuit alleging that video game developers intentionally used reward systems, randomized challenges and social interaction features to encourage compulsive gameplay.

• Video Game Addiction Lawsuit Claims Devs Use Behavioral Manipulation on Kids

  April 16, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A new lawsuit alleges Roblox and Fortnite are intentionally designed to foster addictive behaviors in young users, with the platforms’ mechanics can cause sleep disruption, social withdrawal and emotional distress.

• Lawsuit Claims Addictive Features of Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft Damaged Child’s Brain

  March 4, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft face a video game addiction lawsuit from a woman who says they purposefully designed their products to exploit children’s brains.

• PlayStation, Xbox Gaming Addiction Lawsuit Alleges Consoles Were Designed to Hook Young Players

  February 3, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A Mississippi man has filed a gaming addiction lawsuit against the makers of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, claiming the industry deliberately designed its products to be addictive to children.

• Video Game Addiction Can Lead to Individuals Overspending While Playing: Study

  January 5, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A new study suggests that gamers under 40 are at the greatest risk of developing a gaming disorder, a condition linked to significantly higher rates of overspending.

• Internet Gaming Disorder May Affect 1 in 10 Adolescent Boys: Study

  October 15, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A long-term study suggests that internet gaming disorder often begins in early adolescence and can worsen during the teenage years, highlighting the importance of early intervention before gaming habits develop into addiction.

• Roblox Faces Lawsuit Indicating Sexual Predators Are Allowed To Exploit Children on Platform

  August 19, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Louisiana has filed a lawsuit accusing Roblox of knowingly facilitating the sexual exploitation of children, joining more than 300 complaints that claim the platform fails to protect minors from online predators.