Why Are Video Games Addicting?

Because of the competiveness within the game itself; it drives one to push further to excel to the next level of achievement within the game itself; making you a more competitive person for the game.  The challenges and creativity within video games is an extreme interface of excitement for young adults, children and older adults the like.  It's a simply fascinating environment to show all your innermost skills, abilities and your total competitiveness.  It's beyond addicting! ... This was a fantastic question.  Thanks for asking it.