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In fact, new statistics from online hosting providers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhost.com\/blog\/gaming-habits-of-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.westhost.com\/blog\/gaming-habits-of-america\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1509641741339000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgWT-vpcPJs1BmrgF05ZrQgGGgJQ\">WestHost<\/a>\u00a0have revealed that some of us are willing to sacrifice real world relationships in order to keep on enjoying our latest gaming\u00a0 experience.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>43.5% of Americans have ignored calls in order to stay in and play video games<\/li>\n<li>15.3% of Americans have pretended to be sick in order to stay in and play video games<\/li>\n<li>5.4% of those aged 16 &#8211; 24 have said there had been a death in the family in order to stay in and play video games<\/li>\n<li>38.7% of those aged 16 &#8211; 24 have lied to friends in order to stay in and play video games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>WestHost have created an infographic detailing more statistics about America\u2019s habits towards gaming. 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