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WHO officially recognizes gaming addiction as a mental health disorder

Not everyone agrees with the inclusion

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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.

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Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2: What you need to know

New chapter, new adventure

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Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2

Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 has officially unfolded. The refined new chapter sees the franchise going from earth and moon to the solar system, where players embark on an electrifying new adventure.

Taking off from the main story in Part 1 where the Valkyries leads humanity against the mysterious energy called Honkai, Part 2 will feature new main characters and NPCs with distinct looks and personalities.

Unlike in the real world, Mars, where Part 2 debuts, is inhabitable in the Honkai-verse. There, unique civilizations exist and nature develops, with people hanging out in bustling and lively commercial streets. Mysteries are likewise hidden behind the daily lives of residents to be discovered by players.

Here, players team up with new partners while assuming the role of a team supporter called the “Dreamseeker.”

Aside from the main story, the combat system has also been fully upgraded to enhance the battlefield experience. Three-dimensional combat shall be enhanced and all characters will be able to jump freely.

Astral Ring, a new combat mechanic, will also provide an unprecedented experience during fights. When unleashed, it enables simultaneous burst skills of multiple characters. It makes for an easier and more direct option to achieve burst damage. The combat mechanism of monsters will also be improved so they can react more intelligently.

Honkai Impact 3rd is available for both mobile and PC devices (via Epic Games) and supports cross-save, making the game even more accessible.

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MSI, Capcom partner for limited-edition Monster Hunter products

Featuring Rathalos

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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Monster Hunter, MSI and CAPCOM have partnered for a series of limited-edition gaming products.

The announcement of the collaboration took place at the 2023 Tokyo Game Show and the products are set for a March 2024 release.

The exclusive line will include gaming laptops, monitors, graphics cards, motherboards, cases, liquid coolers, and controllers.

Rathalos, one of the series’ most iconic monsters, gets to be infused to the various gaming peripherals.

Both MSI and the developer exchanged ideas to be able to craft unique products that will represent the game well.

The Monster Hunter series features action RPG games that pit players against giant monsters in a natural environment. The first title debuted in 2004, and the franchise has since grown into a megahit, with a movie of the same name even hitting cinemas in 2020.

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Resident Evil Village gets a launch date for the iPhone 15 Pro

In time for Halloween

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One of the biggest developments for the new iPhone 15 Pro series was the genuine push towards gaming. The new flagship promises a healthy lineup of modern games coming to the platform soon. Now, one of those titles, Resident Evil Village, has finally received an official launch date.

Resident Evil Village is one of the most notable entries in the long-running horror franchise. Though Resident Evil 4 remains an unbeaten classic in gaming history, Village leverages modern consoles to deliver the iconic feel of the series. In fact, it’s already available on a lot of different platforms including unlikely ones such as the Nintendo Switch and macOS.

Now, the title is getting an official iOS version. Without the version, it’s difficult to say how the game will perform on the smartphone. Thankfully, the wait won’t be long anymore. Resident Evil Village will be officially available on the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max starting October 30, right on time for Halloween. It will also come to the iPad Air and the iPad Pro. The base game will cost US$ 40 and an additional US$ 20 for the DLC.

Besides Resident Evil Village, the iOS and iPadOS platforms will also get other big names such as Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Death Stranding.

SEE ALSO: Resident Evil 4 Remake coming to iPhone 15 Pro

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