Why Do Computer Games Claim Lives?

Ektar wrote to mention an article from Chosun, a Korean newspaper, asking the question why do videogames claim lives? The article is in response to some recent high profile gamer deaths. From the article: "Apparently rare overseas, such cases make frequent headlines in Korea. Why? Experts point to the poor environment of the 'PC bang' or Internet cafes that have mushroomed nationwide. Generally dark and poorly ventilated, they cater to gamers who tend to smoke heavily. The bad air and light can increase the danger of sudden death, experts warn."

Comments

Re:oh noes the gamers are dying

[belial]

Actually, it's not "Hundreds", it's "Tens of Thousands". Cars _are_ dangerous.

In 2002, 48,000 people died on the road. Your yearly odds of dying a transportation related death are about 1 in 5,953.

Your odds of dying as a car occupant are about 1 in 17,625

Strangely enough, you're more likely to die of falling down, poisoning yourself (accidentally) or shooting yourself (intentionally)

http://www.nsc.org/lrs/statinfo/odds.htm

Re:Seems obvious to me

[Meagermanx]

*Hums the Tetris Type A tune*