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Neils Clark is co-author of Game Addiction: The Experience and the Effects. He is a professor at the DigiPen Institute of Technology, in Redmond.

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Fun is BoringFun is Boring
byNeils Clark
Jul 5, 2012
13 Min Read
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Psychology is FunPsychology is Fun
byNeils Clark
Sep 23, 2010
19 Min Read

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The Sensible Side of Immersion
The Sensible Side of Immersion
Feb 4, 2010
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16 Min Read
byNeils Clark
Business
Video Game Regulation: Where We Are Now
Video Game Regulation: Where We Are Now
Jan 20, 2009
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18 Min Read
byNeils Clark
Business
Gaming Addiction: Clearing The Air, Moving Forward
Gaming Addiction: Clearing The Air, Moving Forward
Apr 3, 2008
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19 Min Read
byNeils Clark
Business
The Academics Speak: Is There Life After World Of Warcraft?
The Academics Speak: Is There Life After World Of Warcraft?
Sep 12, 2007
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29 Min Read
byNeils Clark
Game Platforms
State Of Play Tackles In-World Ownership, Building Virtual Worlds
State Of Play Tackles In-World Ownership, Building Virtual Worlds
Aug 22, 2007
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5 Min Read
byNeils Clark
Game Platforms
State Of Play V Panels Talk Virtual World Business, Regulation
State Of Play V Panels Talk Virtual World Business, Regulation
Aug 21, 2007
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4 Min Read
byNeils Clark
Business
Games and Addiction: Are We There Yet?
Games and Addiction: Are We There Yet?
Jan 5, 2007
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18 Min Read
byNeils Clark
Business
Addiction and the Structural Characteristics of Massively Multiplayer Online Games
Addiction and the Structural Characteristics of Massively Multiplayer Online Games
Aug 22, 2006
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13 Min Read
byNeils Clark
Business
Are Games Addictive? The State of the Science
Are Games Addictive? The State of the Science
Feb 28, 2006
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11 Min Read
byNeils Clark

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