• Addictive features

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    The addictive nature of video games can be attributed to several key features:

    1. Accessibility: With devices like smartphones, VR glasses, and computers, video games are readily available.
    2. Novelty: Constant release of new games keeps the content fresh and engaging.
    3. Repeatability: Games can be played in various ways or with different strategies, offering endless possibilities.
    4. Neurological Reflex: Rapid changes in color, light, and movement in games trigger the brain's tectospinal reflex, making them hard to look away from, similar to how police sirens grab attention.
    5. Technological Advancements: Enhanced graphics and improved technology continuously make games more captivating.

    These factors combine to create a highly engaging and potentially addictive experience 1 .

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