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photograph of future gamer rendering of a man with thinning hair and a white ringer t-shirt that says "future gamer". Their belly is exposed

Future Gamer

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Updated Apr 07, 2020 at 04:40AM EDT by Y F.

Added Apr 06, 2020 at 02:06PM EDT by Matt.

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Future Gamer is a model of what researchers at OnlineCasino.ca believe "avid" video game players will look like in 2040. Named Michael, the character shows signs of various health and physical conditions associated with "video game addiction."

Origin

In April 2020, the website OnlineCasino.ca[1] published a study entitled "Meet Michael, The Future Gamer." The article includes a rendering on what the future gamer would look modern-day "avid gamers" do not change their "lifestyle habits" (shown below, left). They write:

From sleep deprivation and dehydration, to lack of vitamin D, digital eye strain and 'playstation thumb' – these are just some of the physical implications of spending hours online, in a gaming chair, away from sunlight and physical activity.

They included a chart pointing to the various health conditions associated with extensive game playing, including vitamin deficiency, "Nintendo arthritis," blisters, bloodshot eyes, an "indent in skull from pressure and over-use of headphones" and more (shown below, right).


FUTURE GAMER Indent in Skull Bald Patches From pressure and over-use of headphones Lack of sunlight and vitamin D Bloodshot Eyes Dark Circles Irritation from staring at a monitor From sleep deprivation and Hairy Ears excessive screen time Lack of air circulation Hunched Back Poor posture over time Rounded Shoulders FUTURE GAMER From lack of movenent Obese Eczema From increased food intake Stress-induced and lack of exercise Pale Skin Deficiency in vitamins B-12 and D First Person Shooter Excessive use of mouse and keyboard causing numbness Playstation Thumb Repetitive strain from Blisters on Fingertips excessive use of controller From excessive use of controller or keyboard Nintendo Arthritis Ulceration on hands from Trigger Finger excessive controller use Repetitive strain injury Varicose Veins Poor blood flow from sitting down for long periods of time Swollen Ankles From lack of movement

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Various media outlets covered the story, including GameRant,[2] Mirror,[3] Daily Mail[4] and more.

Some have responded to the study with skepticism. For example, Twitter [5] user @batsdinerbonds sarcastically replied to the article with "Sounds legit 'Researchers from http://OnlineCasino.ca'" (shown below).


Ryanicity @ironicline · 28m too funny to not share FUTURE GAMER Terrifying model show what avid gamers could look like in just 20 years Researchers from OnlineCasino.ca have predicted what avid gamers could look like in just 20 years if they don't change their habits P mirror.co.uk 3 pizza/tacos/bats @batsdingerbonds Replying to @ironicline Sounds legit "Researchers from OnlineCasino.ca" 10:54 AM · Apr 6, 2020 · Twitter for iPhone

The model also spurred conversation on 4chan. One anonymous user wrote, ">Terrifying model shows what avid gamers could look like in just 20 years / Is this accurate?" on the /v/[6] board (shown below, left). Another anonymous user on /pol/[7] wrote, "Is it time to ban video games for public health and safety reasons" (shown below, right).



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External References

[1] OnlineCasino.ca – Meet Michael, The Future Gamer

[2] GamerRant – Shocking Images Try to Show What Game Addicts Could Look Like in 40 Years

[3] Mirror – Terrifying model shows what avid gamers could look like in just 20 years

[4] Daily Mail – Deathly pale and pot-bellied with a 'PlayStation thumb': Grotesque model reveals what avid gamers could look like in 20 years' time thanks to hours hunched over their consoles

[5] Twitter – @batsdingerbonds' Tweet

[6] 4chan – /v/

[7] 4chan – /pol/

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Yeah, I'm calling bullshit on this one. Way too exxagerated. This is what happens when you ONLY play video games and get no sleep. They always fucking compare video games to drugs. If they have forgotten one major difference, it's that you can stop playing a game any time you want. Any time. Someone can forcefully shut off the game too, and it'll be done in a flash.

When it comes to drugs, you have to get in legal trouble and be placed in rehab and everything just takes the rest of your damn life.

The injuries this guy has faced are no different than what you'd expect from a computer oriented desk job.

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