We all do it, but we just don't like to talk about it. Of course, we refer to playing video games - something that we'd all like to pretend we're too cool to be any part of.

But of course, you can do anything too much. While playing games is unlikely to make you go blind (unless you keep hitting yourself in the eyes with your joypad), it surely can't be a healthy thing if taken to the extreme. Use our handy questionaire to see if you're burning the PlayStation at both ends ...

1. If you have a recurring dream, what is it most likely to be about?

A. I'm standing naked, in a supermarket, surrounded by dozens of people who all look like members of Hot Chocolate
B. I'm standing naked, in a games shop surrounded by dozens of people who all look like members of Kid Creole And The Coconuts, or characters from Sonic The Hedgehog
C. I am Sonic The Hedgehog, and it's great

2. What is your greatest ambition?

A. To play football for England, or run your own successful mail order greetings card company, and make enough money to retire at 35
B. To beat your high score on Virtua Cop
C. To play Tekken 3 until you starve to death

3. Your bedroom is full of ...

A. Boyzone posters/rowing machines/empty bottles of French lager
B. Cats
C. My homemade papier mache effigies of Mario, Ryu and the president of Electronic Arts

4. What makes you laugh?

A. Wayne's World - most excellent, dudes! Party time!
B. People falling off really tall chimneys
C. Can't laugh. Must ... con ... centrate ... on ... Final Fantasy VII

5. Where is the games industry heading?

A. I don't know enough about it to make any reasonable judgment
B. Dunno, really. Probably be, like, better graphics and stuff
C. Nintendo are going down the pan, but they don't deserve to: They've got the best games. Sony will wait until the Sega Dreamcast is released before launching its PlayStation 2, which will kick considerable butt, and then it'llbe a head-to-head contest between Sega and Sony. The games industry is cool. Games rule.

6. What did you do before you went to bed last night?

A. I don't remember
B. Watched a little telly, and spent 10 minutes on Tetris
C. I didn't go to bed last night, and I won't until I get past this bit on Resident Evil

7. What is your life motto?

A. I will kill again
B. Live Long And Prosper
C. Return To The World Of Survival Horror

IF YOU SCORED:

MOSTLY A - You have little interest in playing games, but are riddled with insecurities and self-doubt. Seek counselling before you self-destruct.

MOSTLY B - You are generally a well-balanced individual with a great taste in shirts.

MOSTLY C - Best work yet. Well done.