this might be it: http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/mar02/31536.asp about a man who committed suicide, which his mother links to his addiction to Everquest. also a more general discussion of online addiction and games, as well as the large # of hours people play the game. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jason Rhody Phd Student - English MITH Graduate Assistant U. of Maryland 301-405-8927 www.mith.umd.edu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~