Teen plays Wrath of the Lich King too long, ends up in hospital

Mon, Nov 17, 2008

“World of Warcrack” ALMOST claims another. According to a Holland News article, a 15-year-old teen was admitted to a hospital by his parents due to lack of food and sleep.

*steps onto soapbox*

People of Azeroth! YOU DO NOT GET ANY MONEY OR TROPHIES IN REAL-LIFE WHEN YOU HIT LEVEL CAP FIRST. You only get a interview here and there, but after that, you don’t matter.

*steps off soapbox*

I used to play WoW for 3 years straight.  I understand how addicting it is.  But to not listen to your bodies basic warning signs is just plain STUPID.

Google translated article after the break.

A 15-year-old boy in Halland was taken to hospital after having spent a day in front of the new World of Warcraft. Food-and lack of sleep in front of the computer led to that he was cramping. Now warns his father others.

– I want to warn other young people and parents, “says the father to the Evening Post.

The boy and his six friends met on Saturday night to play the nysläppta Wrath of the Lich King. In one day, it was only two hours sleep and a small breakfast in front of the computer. At 14 o’clock on Sunday, the boy collapsed.

Seizures reminded on an epileptic seizure as the family alerted SOS. The boy was taken by ambulance to Halmstads hospital where he received his fluid and nutrition drip.

– We were terrified proposed, but he is out of danger,” said the father to the newspaper.

The diagnosis was that the boy was eliminated in a combination of concentrated gaming, sleep deprivation and poor nutrition. The boy had to stay overnight and take back their lost sleep.

Now, the two parents that the boy must limit their time in front of the computer. They have talked with friends who also will cut down on their computer gaming.

At the same time, teenagers around the world to play World of Warcraft as never before. The latest version of the game expected to hit all-time Sales for the game.”

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2 Responses to “Teen plays Wrath of the Lich King too long, ends up in hospital”

  1. jaiyaman says:

    dude. L2 play next to a fridge full of hotpockets, sitting on a toilet, and have a bot farm for u while u take cat naps in between. noob.

  2. isevenx says:

    whoa O.o;; um…rly?

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