Brain/Consciousness

I believe it depends on the player's reaction to playing the game that will decide whether the brain will perceive it as being real or not. A person who gets totally in the zone, were their heart is racing and their breathing and temperature have increased due to the adrenaline rush kicking in,this is a situation I can believe that their brain perceives as reality. But a player who remains calm and just goes through the motions, always knowing that it is just a game, I believe the brain can't possibly believe it as real. But I also feel that I don't know enough or have had enough experience to form too strong of an opinion on the lasting effects of gaming on the brain.I do however, have to believe after reading the article on, "The effects of video games on the Brain" and watching the World of War Craft insanity video there has to be lasting effects on these children and young adults, especially with their erratic behaviors.