Entertainment Software Association Rebukes Gaming Addiction Classification

The Entertainment Software Association, a trade association and lobbying group made up of many of the industry's biggest publishers, is pushing against the World Health Organization's classification of gaming addiction as a recognized disorder. In a statement released today, the ESA believes that the draft classifying gaming addiction as a diagnosable disorder "recklessly trivializes real mental health issues.” "Just like avid sports fans and consumers of all forms of engaging entertainment, g...