Gaming

WHO officially recognizes gaming addiction as a mental health disorder

Not everyone agrees with the inclusion

Published

June 19, 2018

Luigi Leonardo

Gamers everywhere are in for the toughest boss fight of their lives.

Following an announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO), gaming disorder is now an officially recognized mental health sickness in the organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD).

The new classification adds the disorder to every physician’s repertoire of diagnoses. Yes, if you’re a gamer, doctors can diagnose you with gaming disorder.

According to the ICD, gaming disorder consists of symptoms spanning for at least 12 months. If you fear a diagnosis, gorging yourself on video games for a couple of days doesn’t count.

The disorder’s symptoms include impaired functioning in other aspects and a lack of control towards this behavior. As it is, the list of symptoms sounds remarkably similar to most addictions today.

The WHO assures gamers that the disorder pervades only a minority of the population. The diagnosis is not applicable for every gamer. However, the gaming populace and some physicians worry that the classification opens a Pandora’s box for mental health.

Gamers, of course, worry that it will stigmatize their hobbies even further. Currently, gaming is one of the most active industries for both leisure and eSports.

On the other hand, concerned physicians worry that this enables the medical field to create more strange conditions in the future. Some protest that the inclusion will trivialize gaming’s capabilities as a coping mechanism for other conditions.

Against this, the WHO states that the inclusion will increase awareness and research for gaming addiction. At the same time, opposing physicians insist that research should come before the inclusion.

Regardless of its inclusion, obsessive gaming is still an issue among today’s gamers. The incorporation will either increase awareness or stereotype its sufferers even further.

Related Topics:Gaming addiction Mental health WHO

Gaming

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch

Both games will be available starting February 27.

Published

February 20, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Millennials, prepare to have your nostalgia get hit right in the feels. Nintendo has officially announced that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch.

This year, the Pokémon franchise is celebrating its 30^th anniversary. Naturally, with Pokémon Day coming up, it’s only right to celebrate the event with something huge. Finally, two of the most prolific titles in the series are coming to a modern console.

Originally released in 2004, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen were remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. At the time, the two titles reimagined the older games for the Game Boy Advance. Additionally, they introduced new post-game content set in the Sevii Islands, where Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Deoxys reside in the Kanto region.

Based on the short teaser trailer, the upcoming Switch versions will feature all of both games’ content. It will likely be remastered for the Switch’s larger screen.

To showcase more of the Switch version, Nintendo is hosting a Pokémon Presents on February 27. The brand has not mentioned anything about a potential physical version yet. However, they do promise that both games will be available on the Nintendo eShop as soon as next week’s Pokémon Presents concludes. Each game will cost US$ 19.99.

Gaming

LG unveils UltraGear evo, redefines 5K gaming with AI Upscaling

Next-gen gaming displays

Published

February 18, 2026

GadgetMatch

LG Electronics has introduced the UltraGear evo, a new premium gaming monitor brand. It was first debuted at CES 2026.

The UltraGear evo line includes 5K-and-above resolution gaming displays in OLED, MiniLED, and ultra-wide formats. They are designed to deliver high definition, speed, and immersive gameplay.

To make things work, LG developed the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology. This on-device AI solution enhances content in real time without requiring GPU upgrades.

The three primary offerings are the 39GX950B, 27GM950B, and 52G930B. Here’s a quick breakdown for each:

39GX950B

39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor
AI Scene Optimization
AI Sound
Dual Mode
Allows users to switch between high-res 165Hz and ultra-fast 330Hz

27GM950B

World’s first 5K New MiniLED gaming monitor
Significantly reduces blooming using 2,304 local dimming zones
Zero Optical Distance technology
Supports 5K AI Upscaling, Dual Mode up to 330Hz

52G930B

Massive 52-inch display
240Hz refresh rate
Panoramic 12:9 viewing experience
1000R curvature

LG positions the new UltraGear evo lineup as a major leap forward in gaming displays. They eliminate trade-offs between brightness, contrast, speed, and screen size.

The lineup will again be showcased at CES 2026, including a “Dream Setup” installation and racing simulation using the 39-inch model.

An additional UltraGear GX7 (27GX790B) will be launched globally. It is a 27-inch QHD Tandem OLED gaming monitor with 540Hz refresh rate and Dual Mode support.

Gaming

PlayStation 6 reportedly delayed to 2029 because of RAM shortage

The Switch 2 might also get a price hike this year.

Published

February 18, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The current console generation is arguably a tepid one, especially compared to preceding generations. Though the PlayStation 5 certainly has its certified hits, it’s difficult to classify the home console as a quintessential piece of hardware that everyone must own. All eyes are now on what comes next, the PlayStation 6. However, because of an ongoing RAM shortage, those curious eyes might have to wait a little bit longer.

As you probably know, an ongoing RAM shortage is currently terrorizing the entire tech world. Upcoming devices are getting delayed, and currently available ones are expecting a price increase sometime this year. The unannounced PlayStation 6 is reportedly part of the first group.

According to Bloomberg, the shortage has pushed the projected release of the next console to 2028 or 2029. The delay is apparently disruptive to Sony’s plans.

There aren’t a lot of rumors swirling around the PlayStation 6 yet. However, the absence of news, coupled with anticipated titles like the remake of the God of War trilogy far off into the future, hints that PlayStation is waiting for the right time.

On the other hand, the same report claims that the Nintendo Switch 2 is part of the second group of RAM shortage victims. That is, Nintendo is reportedly considering a price hike for the currently available console this year.

To be clear, neither Nintendo nor Sony have confirmed anything happening to their respective consoles, current or otherwise. However, the shortage is a very real thing. Even if its effects aren’t readily felt now, it’s still expected to spread throughout the industry in the medium term.