No, this isn't another one of those studies on the advantages or disadvantages of gaming. It's
simply one man's story of an addiction to games in college and the perspective he gained from it -- that something good
can come even out of academic probation, and, for others, dropping out of school entirely: namely, a change in a
mismatched major or career.We brought up the earlier stories from this week's Escapist back on Wednesday, but addictions can show us important things about ourselves, especially if we're using them to avoid something else undesirable in our lives (like that regrettable decision to major in computer science, or an even greater problem in your life).
As the author of the piece reminds us, we should remember that games aren't always the highest priority in our lives, especially when we begin to neglect important personal responsibilities, like grades and bills. Games are definitely a form of escapism, but the next time you're pulling a current or next-gen all-nighter, it might be wise to ask yourself: Am I playing just to avoid something else in my life, or is this just another healthy play session? Yep, it ain't always fun and games.
