Marauding space aliens and their ilk aren't the true dangers that lurk within your favorite video games. What you really need to be worried about are blood clots, a lack of movement, and a vulnerability to game-induced psychosis. It might look like you’re just sitting there on your couch, but the reality of what your body and mind are going through is pretty intense. There have been many unfortunate gamers who've paid for their passion. Here are a few heartbreaking stories to remind us that video games can be pretty serious business...
The Berzerk heart attack | 0:33
The Everquest suicide | 1:17
The Legend of Mir 3 stabbing | 2:14
The Farmville murder | 2:52
The World of Warcraft murder | 3:27
Water intoxication for a Nintendo Wii | 4:03
The Ingress incident | 4:39
The Slender stabbing...and arson | 5:22
Diablo, Halo, Starcraft, and Warcraft marathons | 6:05
