A local man has been rushed to the hospital after suffering a mental breakdown brought on by a video game argument. The man, identified only by his username, "Xx_GamerDude_xX," had been in a heated debate with another player on Call of Duty when he suddenly began screaming and throwing objects around his home. Witnesses say they heard him shouting "I swear to god, if you don't admit that I won that round, I'll come over there and make you!"
This outburst was only the latest in a long-standing rivalry between the two gamers, who had been duking it out on the virtual battlefield for months. "Xx_GamerDude_xX" had a reputation for being particularly aggressive, often resorting to name-calling and personal attacks when things didn't go his way.
According to sources close to the man, this loss was the final straw, and he began to seriously contemplate suicide. "He kept saying that he had no reason to live now that he wasn't the top player in the world," said one friend. "It was really scary."
The incident has prompted a response from the US government, which has called for a complete shutdown of the internet network. "We cannot allow these types of online disputes to escalate into real-world violence," said a spokesperson for the White House. "We need to take action now to prevent a tragedy from occurring."
The proposal has been met with mixed reactions from the public. Some argue that the government is overstepping its bounds and violating their right to free speech, while others believe that a temporary shutdown may be necessary to prevent further harm.
As of now, it is unclear whether or not the government will follow through with their plan. In the meantime, gamers everywhere are shaking in their boots, wondering if they'll be the next casualty in the ongoing war for virtual domination.
