The impacts of video game addiction can vary depending on age and experience level but generally include physical effects like neck pain, backache or carpal tunnel syndrome; mental issues such as insomnia, depression or anxiety; relationship problems due to neglecting commitments outside of gaming; financial loss through excessive purchases related to gaming; academic failure because too much attention is devoted to gaming rather than studying; poor job performance caused by lack of focus away from the screen; even health risks resulting from lack of exercise while spending extended periods at a desk playing games.