Critical Analysis of Online Gaming and its Impact of Addiction among Gen-Z
Keywords:
online gaming, addiction, generation, technology, industry.Abstract
Technology is a major factor in every aspect of human life in the modern period. Modern technology is being used by people for enjoyment and knowledge, which has numerous positive effects on society as a whole. Online gaming is regarded as a kind of amusement by some people. The rise of the online gaming industry in this generation has been aided by the development of the mobile and network industries. Another way that people decompress from life's stresses is through online gaming. Online gaming has an opposite side, just like everything else. It addresses several legal concerns surrounding online gaming, including its legal standing, the legitimacy of gaming from abroad, the possibility of criminal behavior, and the tax
ramifications of gaming online. It also emphasizes the necessity of a thorough legal framework as well as the ramifications for internet gambling in India. Lastly, it offers suggestions for more stringent control and supervision of online gambling in India.
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