By Michael Turton

Video games: Obsession, or recreation?

“It’s easier to be obsessed today than when they first came out. Kids want instant gratification.” ~Aubrey Jenkins, Beacon

“I don’t play a lot, but if you’re less social, isolated, you can make friends online.” ~Alex Graff, Beacon

“They’re an alternative form of recreation — with obsessive tendencies.” ~Joe DiGiglio, Cold Spring

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Turton, who has been a reporter for The Current since its founding in 2010, moved to Philipstown from his native Ontario in 1998. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Cold Spring government, features