Video gaming is actually a hobby. Would they call me addicted if I constantly played chess, billiards, darts, board games, etc? No, but VIDEO GAMES ARE EVIL! Considering the alternative (modern society), I'll take the screen, thanks.

Maybe this is why bars/clubs are closing down...

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-06-compulsive-video-game-mental-health-problem.html