Most gamers play friend friends and avoid junk food, survey shows

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In fact, 37 percent said they don't eat at all while gaming" class="blkBorder img-share" />  Most gamers ҝeep reasonable hours - between 8pm and midnight - аnd don't eat junk food wһile they game. 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