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Part of the Game Quitters network, GTS brings you everything you need to know about video game addiction, and how people have changed their lives after overcoming it.
Each week we cover a range of topics from industry news and surprise mechanics to companies fighting back against gaming disorder.
Each week we cover a range of topics from industry news and surprise mechanics to companies fighting back against gaming disorder.
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Episode 89 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Life Advice For Gamers In Their TwentiesBrian Mark was addicted to Runescape as a teenager. Instead of grinding away in a virtual world, he decided to quit and go all-in on his real life. Since then, he's made over $20,000,000 in sales for his online business, won fitness competitions, bought his dream car and married the love of his life.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 88 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I Quit MMOs and THIS HappenedVideo games almost got me FIRED. In this video, this gamer shares his story of staying up too late playing fantasy video games and how they almost cost him his career. After realizing gaming was a problem, he took steps to change and turn his life around.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 87 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How I Quit My Gaming Addiction (Diablo, PoE, WoW)I was addicted to video games like Path of Exile, World of Warcraft and Diablo for more than 30 years. In this video I share my journey to stop gaming and how it affected my life.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 86 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Just Stop Gaming, and You'll Level UpHow I went from being a depressed gamer to a confident real life action man!Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 85 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How To Reprogram Your Mind From AddictionAddiction and nihilism almost ruined Tony's life. Here's how he turned it around.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 84 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I'll Never Play Video Games Again, Because Of THISAfter playing video games for more than 8,132 hours, this is what it did to my life.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 83 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why You Spend TOO Much Time on DiscordDiscord is the most popular app for gamers and often an addiction to gaming goes hand in hand with spending too much time on Discord. In this episode we explore the reasons why.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 82 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Revealing Everything About My 10-Year Video Game AddictionThis episode is an interview I gave to Host of the Amazing Race, Phil Keoghan, revealing everything about my 10-year video game addiction and how I recovered.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 81 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The EASIEST Way To Stop GamingIn this episode we talk about the easiest way to stop gaming, bypassing common obstacles like FOMO, friends inviting you to play, new games being released and relapses.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 80 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Gamers Struggle with DepressionIn this episode we investigate the question: Do video games cause depression, or are video games just a way to cope with life?Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 79 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 5 Reasons Why It’s HARD To Quit GamingIn this episode we discuss the 5 reasons why you can't stop gaming so much. For me, as a hardcore gamer, there was simply no amount of gaming that was ever enough. And it's because of these 5 reasons.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 78 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why MMOs Are The Most Addictive GamesIn this episode we discuss what makes MMO games like World of Warcraft, RuneScape and Final Fantasy 14 so addictive, especially compared to other types of games.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 77 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Experts Warn About The Dangers of A.I. (Artificial Intelligence)In this episode we discuss why experts are warning about the rapid expansion of AI technology and what we need to do as a society before it's too late.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 76 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The Addictive Game Design FormulaIn this episode we share the secret formula video game companies use to design addictive games.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 75 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Discord is NOT Safe (Hidden Dangers)In this episode we discuss the hidden dangers of Discord, the lesser known side, the dark and dangerous side... along with tips to keep yourself or your family safe.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 74 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How This Mobile Game Cost Me $50,000Abby started playing a mobile game to pass time while her mom was in the hospital for chemotherapy. A few years later, her addiction to a pay-to-win game cost her over $50,000.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Episode 73 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - What Social Media Does to Your BrainSocial media can have a detrimental affect on your brain. Here's why and what to do about it.Resources:
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Episode 72 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 9 Signs You Are Addicted to GamingHow do you know if you are addicted to video games? Well in this episode we talk about the 9 warning signs you need to pay attention to.Resources:
Book a Gameplan Strategy Call
Take our video game addiction quiz
Guide to Video Game Addiction
Game Quitters Forum
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How to Quit Gaming
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Episode 71 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Parents Combating Gaming Addiction - Kate Hook InterviewKate Hook was concerned about her son's screen time during the summer so she rallied parents in her community together to help combat it.Resources:
Book a Gameplan Strategy Call
Take our video game addiction quiz
Guide to Video Game Addiction
Game Quitters Forum
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How to Quit Gaming
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Episode 70 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How Caleb Quit Gaming After Trying for 6 Years!Caleb has successfully quit gaming for 94 days and counting, after struggling to do so for over 6 years. In this interview he shares what helped him finally break free!In this episode we cover:
What life was like for Caleb before Game Quitters
How life has changed after 94 days off games
Caleb's advice for others
How to get help for your gaming problem
Resources:
Book a Gameplan Strategy Call
Take our video game addiction quiz
Guide to Video Game Addiction
Game Quitters Forum
Game Quitters Discord
How to Quit Gaming
Want to find more Game Quitters?
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Jay is for sure on something. Sluring his words and sharing some advice that's just.....beyond basic.
As a therapist who specializes in treating Tech Addictions, I am constantly looking for media that my clients can relate to as they begin their recovery journey. This podcast is so, so very valuable as a source of inspiration, knowledge and validation. Thank you for this wonderful podcast and keep up the good work! -Alex Basche
I really liked the podcast, sad that it isnt updated so much!