13 People Who Died Playing Video Games

Gaming is fun, but it can also sometimes be deadly if not done safely. Let us take a moment to remember these 13 people who died playing video games.

Posted By Matthew Herst | On 15th, Oct. 2015

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Chris Staniforth died playing Halo: Reach for 12 hours.

Halo: Reach marked the end to Bungie developed Halo games. UK gamer, Chris Staniforth was so excited he sat down and played the sci-fi shooter for 12 hours. This extended gaming session was just long enough for blood clot in his leg to travel to his lungs, killing him.

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