"To be fair, instruction books don't usually inform the player of the need to eat or sleep"
Quoted from my Soul Calibur 2 precautions booklet:
"Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skni hurt after a few
hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as Tendinitis, Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome or skin irritation:
- Take a 10 to 15 minuete break every hour, even if you don't think you
need it.
- If your hands, wrists or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop
and rest them for several hours before playing again.
- If you continue to have sore hands, wrists or arms during or after play,
stop playing and see a doctor."
But you are right in a way, some companies have not stepped up to the plate to insure safty while playing there video games. That precautions booklet that I just quoted from comes with EVERY gamecube game. Not sure about the other consoles though.
"To be fair, most human beings don't need instructions to eat or sleep...our body usually freaks out when it's time for those things."
Completly true....