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While tidying up my desk today, I came across a quote I had noted down a few years ago, while translating into Italian Dungeons & Dreamers: The Rise of Computer Game Culture From Geek to Chic, by Brad King and John Borland.
Here is a [slightly edited] version:

I’ve been playing video games all my life and NEVER ONCE has it affected me. Maybe you were affected cause you’ve got your head stuck up your [BEEP]. By the way, bash Vice City or any other game one more time and I’m gonna come down to your wacko office and shove that biased report card so far down your throat you’ll be [BEEP] corrupt soccer moms until next Christmas.

So what do you think. Do video games make people happier?