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Industry News October 9, 2019

NHS England to treat minors addicted to games

The National Health Service is opening the first specialized clinic in the UK to treat children and young adults diagnosed with gaming disorder.

Industry News July 11, 2019

Jordan bans PUBG, Fortnite might be next

Jordan becomes another country where you can no longer play PUBG. Jordan’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) banned PUBG last Thursday and is planning to ban six other video games. Fortnite is on that list too.

Industry News May 28, 2019

Treating gaming addiction in China: shocking revelations

On May 21, a new clinic opened in Beijing for those suffering from gaming addiction. It might look like China anticipated that several days later the WHO would recognize gaming disorder as a disease.

Industry News May 27, 2019

WHO officially recognizes “gaming disorder”

The 194 members of the World Health Organization voted to classify “gaming disorder” as a disease. The decision was made this Saturday, at the 72nd World Health Assembly.