Gaming the System

Episode 93 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Is Roblox Really Safe For Kids? (5 Dangers)

Is Roblox really safe for kids? With more than 97 million daily active users, Roblox is one of the world’s biggest and most popular gaming platforms, especially amongst kids and teens. But while Roblox markets itself as family friendly, the reality is far more concerning. Here are 5 dangers of Roblox every parent needs to know about.

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Episode 92 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 4 Levels of Gaming Addiction

These are the 6 levels of video game addiction shared by a hardcore gamer whose experienced all of them. How severe is your gaming addiction? Watch the video to find out.

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Episode 91 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 11 Reasons Your Child Won't Admit Their Gaming Addiction

Parents! These are the 11 reasons why your teen or young adult stays in denial about their gaming problem... even when it's so obvious that it's affecting their life. I know, because when I was addicted to gaming, everyone around me knew I had a problem. My mom knew, my dad knew, even my friends knew. But getting me to admit it? That was a different story entirely. I was in complete denial. So this is the advice...

Episode 91 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I Survived 5,364 Days Without Video Games... Here's What Happened.

I haven't played a video game in 5,364 days. So here's how my life has changed and 5 secrets I've discovered along the way.

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Episode 90 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why You MUST Quit Gaming in 2025

Warning! This podcast will challenge everything you believe about gaming. Here's how I went from being addicted to World of Warcraft, to building a life beyond the screen, and how you can do it too.

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Episode 89 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Life Advice For Gamers In Their Twenties

Brian Mark was addicted to Runescape as a teenager. Instead of grinding away in a virtual world, he decided to quit and go all-in on his real life. Since then, he's made over $20,000,000 in sales for his online business, won fitness competitions, bought his dream car and married the love of his life.

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Episode 88 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I Quit MMOs and THIS Happened

Video games almost got me FIRED. In this video, this gamer shares his story of staying up too late playing fantasy video games and how they almost cost him his career. After realizing gaming was a problem, he took steps to change and turn his life around.

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Episode 87 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How I Quit My Gaming Addiction (Diablo, PoE, WoW)

I was addicted to video games like Path of Exile, World of Warcraft and Diablo for more than 30 years. In this video I share my journey to stop gaming and how it affected my life.

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Episode 86 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Just Stop Gaming, and You'll Level Up

How I went from being a depressed gamer to a confident real life action man!

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Episode 85 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How To Reprogram Your Mind From Addiction

Addiction and nihilism almost ruined Tony's life. Here's how he turned it around.

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Episode 84 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I'll Never Play Video Games Again, Because Of THIS

After playing video games for more than 8,132 hours, this is what it did to my life.

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Episode 83 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why You Spend TOO Much Time on Discord

Discord is the most popular app for gamers and often an addiction to gaming goes hand in hand with spending too much time on Discord. In this episode we explore the reasons why.

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Episode 82 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Revealing Everything About My 10-Year Video Game Addiction

This episode is an interview I gave to Host of the Amazing Race, Phil Keoghan, revealing everything about my 10-year video game addiction and how I recovered.

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Episode 81 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The EASIEST Way To Stop Gaming

In this episode we talk about the easiest way to stop gaming, bypassing common obstacles like FOMO, friends inviting you to play, new games being released and relapses.

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Episode 80 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Gamers Struggle with Depression

In this episode we investigate the question: Do video games cause depression, or are video games just a way to cope with life?

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Episode 79 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 5 Reasons Why It’s HARD To Quit Gaming

In this episode we discuss the 5 reasons why you can't stop gaming so much. For me, as a hardcore gamer, there was simply no amount of gaming that was ever enough. And it's because of these 5 reasons.

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Episode 78 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why MMOs Are The Most Addictive Games

In this episode we discuss what makes MMO games like World of Warcraft, RuneScape and Final Fantasy 14 so addictive, especially compared to other types of games.

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Episode 77 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Experts Warn About The Dangers of A.I. (Artificial Intelligence)

In this episode we discuss why experts are warning about the rapid expansion of AI technology and what we need to do as a society before it's too late.

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Episode 76 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The Addictive Game Design Formula

In this episode we share the secret formula video game companies use to design addictive games.

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Episode 75 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Discord is NOT Safe (Hidden Dangers)

In this episode we discuss the hidden dangers of Discord, the lesser known side, the dark and dangerous side... along with tips to keep yourself or your family safe.

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Episode 74 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How This Mobile Game Cost Me $50,000

Abby started playing a mobile game to pass time while her mom was in the hospital for chemotherapy. A few years later, her addiction to a pay-to-win game cost her over $50,000.

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Episode 73 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - What Social Media Does to Your Brain

Social media can have a detrimental affect on your brain. Here's why and what to do about it.

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Episode 72 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 9 Signs You Are Addicted to Gaming

How do you know if you are addicted to video games? Well in this episode we talk about the 9 warning signs you need to pay attention to.

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Episode 71 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Parents Combating Gaming Addiction - Kate Hook Interview

Kate Hook was concerned about her son's screen time during the summer so she rallied parents in her community together to help combat it.

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Episode 70 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How Caleb Quit Gaming After Trying for 6 Years!

Caleb has successfully quit gaming for 94 days and counting, after struggling to do so for over 6 years. In this interview he shares what helped him finally break free!

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Episode 69 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Husband Addicted to Gaming - Bubba Gaeddert Interview

Bubba lost 40 pounds after he took a 90 day break from gaming. In this interview he shares what helped him develop more balance in his life.

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Episode 68 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How I Overcame My WoW Addiction - Dario Quacquarelli Interview

WoW hooked Dario from the moment he started playing. But his story has a twist - his addiction led him to make millions.

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Episode 67 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How Gaming Destroyed A Generation - Sam Harbonator Interview

This 24 year old reveals how gaming almost ruined his life - and he's not the only one! Most of his generation are lost in gaming.

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Episode 41 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why I Quit Gaming for 3 Years featuring Leo

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Episode 40 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Improving Your Social Skills with Dr. Jay Berk PhD

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Episode 39 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How to Stop Escaping into Video Games

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Episode 38 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Dealing with Gaming Nostalgia

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Episode 37 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Are Some Games More Addictive than Others?

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Episode 36 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The #1 Habit to Start When You Quit Gaming.

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Kids are at home and uncertainty is in the air... how do you find balance with technology use without constantly fighting and being stressed?

1) Get in the right mindset!

Reframe this crisis as an opportunity for you and your family to develop a deeper connection.

It might be painful at first, but don’t lose hope. Be prepared for bickering and decide how you are going to show up. We like the mantra, KFC: Kind, Firm, Calm.

Some of you might need to relax your rules a little…Okay but...

I couldn’t see myself spending more than a few hours on something like Solitaire, but if you put me in front of Dark Souls then it’s a disaster waiting to happen.

At Game Quitters, we see the same names pop up over and over again when people are talking about the most addicting games.

Modern video games are a far cry from the games of old. They’re no longer just intended to provide a few hours of entertainment. Gaming companies know exactly how to keep you hooked.

They understand how often...

How can you overcome cravings for video games?

I've spent over 5 years battling with a video game addiction, and almost 1 year working with Game Quitters. I've learnt a lot about how to overcome certain problems in this time, and cravings are definitely at the top of the list for most common struggles.

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What do you think the average gamer looks like? A man in his early 20’s, perhaps a college student? Wrong. It’s actually a woman in her mid 30’s. 

Why is it then that the average gaming addict is a 24-year-old male?

With men making up over 90% of the population of gaming addicts, scientists have been prompted to undertake research into why this is the case.

As it turns out, there may actually be underlying neurological reasons as to why men are more likely to become addicted to gaming, read more in the study h...

It's one thing to quit gaming and find some new hobbies to fill your time, it's another to develop these hobbies into meaningful passions that bring you fulfilment, motivation, and growth throughout your life.

The problem is, it's difficult. Gaming warps your ability to gain happiness from other things.

Nothing can compete with video games on a primal level when it comes to meeting your basic human needs. Combine it with other modern luxuries such as smartphones, food delivery, and even porn, and you've got the perfect conditions for humans to stop seeking fulfilment outside...

With tens of millions of teenagers playing violent video games such as Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and PUBG do parents have cause for concern? Does playing video games make you violent? If you are playing violent video games, are you at risk of committing horrific acts of murder? 

As it turns out, the answer isn't quite so black and white.

There has been a huge amount of research done on the topic of whether or not video games cause violence, and the general consensus sits somewhere in the middle.

Most people a...