
It starts with "just one more round," but hours later, homework is forgotten and sleep is lost. Ayaan Bakshi explores the dark side of gaming, sharing how he watched a friend become "tired and angry" and isolated from excessive play. He makes a compelling case for why gaming must be restricted, explaining how the brain's hunt for a "dopamine rush" builds addiction and makes real life feel boring. He argues for "reasonable limits" to balance virtual worlds with health, school, and family.