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May 25th, 2012, 14:31 GMT · By

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Man Dies After 72-Hour Diablo 3 Gaming Session

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Diablo 3 is an addictive game, but most players know how to pace themselves and not neglect other things while crawling through the game’s dungeons. Sadly, 32-year-old Russell Shirley was not among them, as the man was found dead in his apartment after a three-day marathon session of Diablo III.

Many Blizzard games offer an addictive experience and there have been deaths caused by World of Warcraft, the studio’s engrossing online role-playing game, or StarCraft II, the top-notch strategy title.

Now, the recently launched Diablo 3 has claimed a victim, as Shirley was found dead by his landlord in the U.S.

According to IGN, the man suffered a heart attack after playing the RPG for three consecutive days.

Shirley’s friends also say that he was battling with apnea for a long time, so that condition may have also contributed to his death.

Either way, such an incident should once again remind gamers that, while the action on screen may be enjoyable, they shouldn’t forget to be careful with their real-life bodies.

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Comment #1 by: Darsithis on 25 May 2012, 16:06 UTC reply to this comment

This kind of hyped up journalism is ridiculous. First, he was significantly overweight. Second, he refused to exercise. Third, he had an apnea, and fourth, he didn't take breaks. Any activity performed for an excessive amount of time with no breaks in-between can cause health issues. Driving, flying, video games, TV, movies...

Diablo 3 didn't kill this man. Neither did World of Warcraft. His own stupid choices in taking care of his health did. He could have been watching TV and had a heart attack. He could have climbed on to a treadmill and had a heart attack. The activity is not to blame. He is to blame.

Comment #1.1 by: Pretz on 29 May 2012, 05:27 GMT

How is this hyped up journalism? Nobody said the game took a gun and shot the guy dead. Heck, even the headline doesn't suggest that the game is responsible: "Man Dies After 72 Hour Diablo 3 Gaming Session."

In fact, the only person who suggested that Diablo 3 has any murderous intent here is you. Defensive?

Comment #1.2 by: Captain Obvious on 29 May 2012, 13:02 GMT

and there have been DEATHS CAUSED BY World of Warcraft, the studio’s engrossing online role-playing game, or StarCraft II, the top-notch strategy title.

Comment #1.3 by: Jirocket on 29 May 2012, 21:26 GMT

@Pretz

it would be hyped up journalism; sensationalism in the sense that the writing seeks to make a novel deal about a particular point through the emphasis or lack of information on certain points. In this case, if the other significant reasons were stated then there would be a loss of emphasis on the point of dying to Diablo 3 purely for playing an addicting game 3 days straight, as opposed to other health issues. (though apnea was mentioned). Whether it is "hyped up" journalism is all a matter of the writer's rhetorical intentions.

Comment #1.4 by: SkaccoMatto on 31 May 2012, 17:01 GMT

Pretz nobody said that but you probably didn't finished reading the article.

"Now, the recently launched Diablo 3 has claimed a victim" what is this than? Or you just read the article and than you judge/reply.

I agree with darsithis


Comment #2 by: chålå on 29 May 2012, 14:40 UTC reply to this comment

His name was Shirley?

Comment #2.1 by: Odoud on 04 Jun 2012, 18:12 GMT

Death by diablo! Sounds like a a good movie.

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