5 Creepy Ways Video Games Are Trying to Get You Addicted | Cracked.com
Interesting article, I think these are some of the reasons I tend to prefer older games. Which can be addictive but for more simple (and less scary) reasons.
Old and simple games are addictive primarly because
1. They are fun
2. Their high level of challenge increases your desire to win
This was mostly the case with arcade games for obvious reasons, with console games it didn't matter how much replay value a game had, the costumer has already bought the product and can play for how long he wants before getting another game.
It seems like this article is exclusively about MMORPGs. These kinda games seem ridiculously complicated to me, with them it seems like you can never really buy the product, only rent it, and to keep you paying they have to get you hooked, it's not a game you can take a long break from without either wasting your money or losing your account. It really makes me want to stay clear of these kinda games.