In the case of the Fortnite lawsuit, the term “addictive” is taken literally. Calex Legal, the law firm representing the parents, said in the lawsuit that addiction to Fortnite “is similar to cocaine addiction,” while citing a 2018 report in which a British behavioral specialist said Fortnite was “like heroin.” .
The lawsuit alleges that during the development of Fortnite (Buy Now $16.99) Epic Games brought in “experts” to ensure it was maximally addictive for players and that it didn’t “confuse” people about the ” risks and dangers associated with the use of Fortnite”. Epic has also been accused of hooking kids by promising prizes and reputation, “including the Fortnite World Cup, which has over $30 million in prize money at stake.”
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The lawsuit also invokes the World Health Organization’s recent recognition of “video gaming disorder” as a disease to support its claims. In addition, the lawsuit lists various media reports intended to prove that Fortnite is bad for a child’s health.
“The effects of video game addiction, including Fortnite, on children’s brains are particularly damaging because when they are constantly tied to their machines, they develop severe deficits in their ability to play the full spectrum [der menschlichen] to integrate emotions,” according to the lawsuit. “Professionals report gaps in vocabulary and social integration. In fact, it is known that continued use of electronic devices produces significant changes in the prefrontal cortex of the human brain, changes that particularly affect young, developing brains.” Some media reports have also made comparisons with heroin.
Those: CTVNews, via PCGamer
