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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 Highest Among Young Adults: Study

  March 6, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that video game addiction is increasing not only among children, but also among young adults.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Roblox and Minecraft Lawsuit Says Developers ‘Weaponized’ Games To Drive Addiction and Excessive Spending

  November 14, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit filed on behalf of a Kentucky teen claims video game companies intentionally designed their platforms to manipulate player behavior and increase profits, even employing licensed psychologists to help shape addictive gameplay.

• Childhood Screen Time Negatively Affects Academic Achievement Tests: Study

  October 20, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A Canadian study reveals that the more time young children spend on screens, the worse they perform on standardized reading and math tests.

• Roblox Addiction Lawsuits To Be Coordinated With Other Video Game Claims in California JCCP

  July 23, 2025

  Michael Adams

  At least 18 lawsuits against Roblox have been added to California’s coordinated litigation on video game addiction, with families alleging the platform was deliberately designed to exploit children and cause psychological harm.