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Charlie recounts a childhood steeped in gaming. Introduced to video games at an early age, his obsession began with classics like The Legend of Zelda and gradually accelerated with online platforms like Ultima Online. For years, gaming remained a harmless hobby; however, the environment of college shifted everything. Away from the oversight of his family, he found himself spiraling into excessive gaming, gradually damaging his academic performance and personal relationships.