We interview Shavaun Scott, a therapist in California that specializes in video game addiction. In 2009, along with co-author Neils Clark, she co-authored the book, Game Addiction: The Experience and The Effects.

In our continuing series on video game addiction, we talk to renowned video game designer Bill Roper. Currently, Roper is an executive at Cryptic Studios where he oversees MMORPG's like Champions Online and Star Trek Online. We get an insider's perspective on what goes into creating a successful game, including game mechanics, demographic considerations, and more. We specifically ask him his thoughts on video game addiction as well.

The first in our series of interviews with experts on the phenomenon of video game addiction.