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• 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.

• Internet Gaming Disorder Lawsuit Alleges Roblox, Fortnite and Xbox Caused Structural Brain Changes

  January 7, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A new lawsuit alleges prolonged exposure to popular video games caused brain changes in a child, citing research linking gaming disorder to impaired decision-making and emotional regulation.

• Lawsuit Alleges Roblox, Discord Apps Work Together To Enable Child Sexual Abuse

  December 1, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A lack of proper safety features led to a teen girl being targeted by a sexual predator on Roblox, according to her mother's lawsuit.

• Discord and Roblox Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleges Platforms’ Toxic Online Cultures Led to Teen’s Suicide

  October 24, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A Kentucky woman has filed a lawsuit accusing Discord and Roblox of contributing to her 13-year-old daughter’s suicide by fostering “True Crime Community” groups that glorify mass shooters and promote violence to drive user engagement and profit.

• 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.

• Video Game Addiction Can Begin as Early as Elementary School: Study

  June 27, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research suggests that children as young as 10 years old may be showing clinical or early signs of internet gaming disorder.