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Open-World Prison Life in Neverness to Everness Beta

Hotta Studio recently revealed key features of the upcoming Neverness to Everness beta, an open-world, urban supernatural RPG evoking a Grand Theft Auto anime feel. This test version will introduce a prison system, among other new features. Players accepted into the ongoing preregistration test will gain temporary access to the city of Hethereau, where they can explore two large-scale dungeons located in a bank and a hospital, navigating complex areas and confronting powerful threats. One highlight of the Neverness to Everness beta is its prison gameplay: breaking the law may result in a full day behind bars. Spending time in solitary confinement, lounging in the yard, or attempting escapes will be part of the game mechanics, creating consequences and strategic considerations for players exploring the city. Hotta also introduced new urban activities offering unique rewards, such as fishing, taxi rides, racing, playing Mahjong, and working at cafes.

Gaming Addiction Rehab Barriers and Success Stories

The focus on in-game activities demonstrates the relevance of gaming addiction awareness and treatment in the real world. For example, a 10-day gaming rehab program at Bradford Regional Medical Center costs $14,000, while a 45-day stay at the Internet addiction retreat center reSTART costs $22,000, with each additional day costing $420. The World Health Organization’s ICD-11, released in 2019, includes gaming disorder as a recognized condition. Additionally, the American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5 considers gaming addiction a condition warranting further study for possible inclusion in future editions. Despite these challenges, several barriers can prevent individuals from entering video game rehab programs, including high demand due to the increasing number of gaming addicts, limited availability, and long waitlists. The cost can also be prohibitive, with some treatment centers charging tens of thousands of dollars. Some psychiatrists do not fully recognize gaming addiction, despite growing evidence and the increasing prevalence of addiction linked to increasingly addictive games. However, specialized treatment centers provide effective support to individuals struggling to quit playing video games.

Overcoming Gaming Addiction: CBT, New Activities, and Potential Consequences of Neverness to Everness

Two main types of treatment centers exist for gaming addiction: wilderness camps and rehabilitation centers. For example, the Bradford Regional Medical Center in Pennsylvania offers a 72-hour detox program to help people immediately cease gaming. Most video game rehab programs utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Research indicates that CBT can reduce symptoms of gaming addiction and improve related issues like depression and anxiety. By targeting thoughts and behaviors associated with gaming, CBT can increase overall life satisfaction. Overcoming gaming addiction involves not only stopping the habit but also discovering new activities and passions, finding purpose, and boosting self-esteem. Despite being a supernatural RPG with dungeons and enemies, Neverness to Everness emphasizes real-life simulation through its numerous activities, promising hours of engagement—but players should be aware of the potential consequences of their in-game actions, including incarceration.

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