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.
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Brought to you by Game Quitters, Life Unlocked is a podcast dedicated to bringing you powerful, actionable advice through real-world experience from the world of personal development. Each week, James covers everything from unlocking your creativity to breaking up with your smartphone. All while keeping it relaxed and conversational.
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11 Reasons Your Child Won't Admit Their Gaming Addiction
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31:42Episode 91 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 11 Reasons Your Child Won't Admit Their Gaming Addiction Parents! These are the 11 reasons why your teen or young adult stays in denial about their gaming problem... even when it's so obvious that it's affecting their life. I know, because when I was addicted to gaming, everyone aro…
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I Survived 5,364 Days Without Video Games... Here's What Happened.
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13:25Episode 91 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I Survived 5,364 Days Without Video Games... Here's What Happened. I haven't played a video game in 5,364 days. So here's how my life has changed and 5 secrets I've discovered along the way. Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video G…
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Episode 90 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why You MUST Quit Gaming in 2025 Warning! This podcast will challenge everything you believe about gaming. Here's how I went from being addicted to World of Warcraft, to building a life beyond the screen, and how you can do it too. Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our v…
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Life Advice For Gamers In Their Twenties
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1:12:34Episode 89 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Life Advice For Gamers In Their Twenties Brian 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 competiti…
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Episode 88 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I Quit MMOs and THIS Happened Video 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 aroun…
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How I Quit My Gaming Addiction (Diablo, PoE, WoW)
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47:41Episode 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 Call Take our vid…
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Episode 86 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Just Stop Gaming, and You'll Level Up How I went from being a depressed gamer to a confident real life action man! 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 W…
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How To Reprogram Your Mind From Addiction
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57:35Episode 85 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How To Reprogram Your Mind From Addiction Addiction and nihilism almost ruined Tony's life. Here's how he turned it around. 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…
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I'll Never Play Video Games Again, Because Of THIS
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50:37Episode 84 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I'll Never Play Video Games Again, Because Of THIS After playing video games for more than 8,132 hours, this is what it did to my life. Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord…
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Episode 83 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why You Spend TOO Much Time on Discord Discord 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 Call Take our video game addic…
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My 10-Year Video Game Addiction: The Full Story
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53:47Episode 82 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Revealing Everything About My 10-Year Video Game Addiction This 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 Call Take our video game addi…
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Episode 81 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The EASIEST Way To Stop Gaming In 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide t…
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Episode 80 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Gamers Struggle with Depression In 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters …
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Episode 79 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 5 Reasons Why It’s HARD To Quit Gaming In 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 Call Ta…
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Episode 78 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why MMOs Are The Most Addictive Games In 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide t…
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Experts Warn About The Dangers of A.I. (Artificial Intelligence)
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9:34Episode 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 Call Take our video game addic…
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How Video Games Are Designed to be Addictive
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14:34Episode 76 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The Addictive Game Design Formula In this episode we share the secret formula video game companies use to design addictive games. Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How t…
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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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guid…
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How I Quit My $50,000 Mobile Gaming Addiction
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33:39Episode 74 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How This Mobile Game Cost Me $50,000 Abby 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 Call Take our video game addictio…
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Episode 73 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - What Social Media Does to Your Brain Social media can have a detrimental affect on your brain. Here's why and what to do about it. Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How …
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Episode 72 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 9 Signs You Are Addicted to Gaming How 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 …
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Parents Combating Gaming Addiction - Kate Hook Interview
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13:54Episode 71 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Parents Combating Gaming Addiction - Kate Hook Interview Kate 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 Vid…
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How Caleb Quit Gaming After Trying for 6 Years!
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17:13Episode 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…
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Husband Addicted to Gaming - Bubba Gaeddert Interview
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19:38Episode 69 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Husband Addicted to Gaming - Bubba Gaeddert Interview Bubba lost 40 pounds after he took a 90 day break from gaming. In this interview he shares what helped him develop more balance in his life. In this episode we cover: How Bubba's gaming addiction started What happened when Bubba …
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How I Overcame My WoW Addiction - Dario Quacquarelli Interview
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37:35Episode 68 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How I Overcame My WoW Addiction - Dario Quacquarelli Interview WoW hooked Dario from the moment he started playing. But his story has a twist - his addiction led him to make millions. In this episode we cover: The peer pressure of gaming Why World of Warcraft (WoW) was so addictive …
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How Gaming Destroyed A Generation - Sam Harbonator Interview
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54:45Episode 67 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How Gaming Destroyed A Generation - Sam Harbonator Interview This 24 year old reveals how gaming almost ruined his life - and he's not the only one! Most of his generation are lost in gaming. In this episode we cover: How Sam's video game addiction started How gaming is affecting th…
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Why I Quit Gaming for 4 Years (Leo Interview)
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41:16Episode 41 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why I Quit Gaming for 3 Years featuring Leo In this episode we cover: How Leo's gaming addiction started What advice we have for gamers to find balance Living a fulfilling life beyond gaming Resources: Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum How to Quit Gaming Want to find…
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Improving Your Social Skills with Dr. Jay Berk PhD
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27:44Episode 40 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Improving Your Social Skills with Dr. Jay Berk PhD In this episode I cover: Practical steps to make friends and improve your social skills How to navigate challenges such as ADHD and social anxiety Why it can be a challenge to quit gaming and focus on other areas of your life Resour…
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Episode 39 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How to Stop Escaping into Video Games In this episode I cover: Why you use games to escape from your life What is the difference between healthy escape and unhealthy escape How you can stop escaping into video games and deal with your life instead Resources: Guide to Video Game Addi…
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Episode 38 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Dealing with Gaming Nostalgia In this episode I cover: Why you get nostalgic about games How to practically overcome nostalgia and avoid going back to gaming Resources: Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum How to Quit Gaming Want to find out more? Follow us on Twitter S…
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037 - Why Are Some Games More Addictive than Others?
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11:57Episode 37 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Are Some Games More Addictive than Others? In this episode I cover: The 4 reasons why you get addicted to gaming The Game Quitters addiction model and how it can help you identify games you should avoid External and internal factors that contribute to a game's 'addiction score' …
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036 - The #1 Habit to Start When You Quit Gaming
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7:12Episode 36 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The #1 Habit to Start When You Quit Gaming. In this episode I cover: Why I hated journaling in the past How I've implemented it into my routine so that it has become effortless The benefits of journaling The best way to get started Resources: Game Quitters Forum How to Quit Gaming W…
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BONUS: How to Manage Gaming During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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27:15Kids are at home and uncertainty is in the air... how do you find balance with technology use without constantly fighting and being stressed? 1) Get in the right mindset! Reframe this crisis as an opportunity for you and your family to develop a deeper connection. It might be painful at first, but don’t lose hope. Be prepared for bickering and deci…
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035 - Are Online Games More Addictive than Offline?
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10:19I couldn’t see myself spending more than a few hours on something like Solitaire, but if you put me in front of Dark Souls then it’s a disaster waiting to happen. At Game Quitters, we see the same names pop up over and over again when people are talking about the most addicting games. Modern video games are a far cry from the games of old. They’re …
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How can you overcome cravings for video games? I've spent over 5 years battling with a video game addiction, and almost 1 year working with Game Quitters. I've learnt a lot about how to overcome certain problems in this time, and cravings are definitely at the top of the list for most common struggles. Here's what we cover in this episode: Understa…
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033 - Why Men Are 15x More Likely to Be Gaming Addicts + New Podcast Announcement!
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9:40What do you think the average gamer looks like? A man in his early 20’s, perhaps a college student? Wrong. It’s actually a woman in her mid 30’s. Why is it then that the average gaming addict is a 24-year-old male? With men making up over 90% of the population of gaming addicts, scientists have been prompted to undertake research into why this is t…
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032 - Why Are New Activities Boring After You Quit Gaming?
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6:57It's one thing to quit gaming and find some new hobbies to fill your time, it's another to develop these hobbies into meaningful passions that bring you fulfilment, motivation, and growth throughout your life. The problem is, it's difficult. Gaming warps your ability to gain happiness from other things. Nothing can compete with video games on a pri…
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With tens of millions of teenagers playing violent video games such as Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and PUBG do parents have cause for concern? Does playing video games make you violent? If you are playing violent video games, are you at risk of committing horrific acts of murder? As it turns out, the answer isn't quite so black and white. There…
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030 - Gaming in Moderation: Everything You Need to Know
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31:08The question of whether or not you can play video games in moderation is one of the most common problems we get asked at Game Quitters. People post on our forum, on social media, and on the Stop Gaming subreddit about it almost daily asking for help. If you're in this position, where you want to play games but aren't sure how to go about doing it, …
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029 - How To Make Friends After You Quit Gaming
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028 - Why Twitch Is Destroying Your Mindset and Keeping You from Success
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027 - How Pauline Narvas Overcame Gaming Addiction to Become a Full-Time Programmer, Speaker, and Inspirational Figure
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025 - Reflecting on 2019 and Starting Off the New Year Properly
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024 - The Best Activities to Replace Gaming After You Quit
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023 - How Your Gaming Addiction Affects Everyone In Your Life
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022 - The Most Important Decision You Can Make when You Try to Quit Gaming
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020 - What if Your Friends Are Making You Relapse?
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019 - Do Loot Boxes Lead to Problem Gambling?
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