I think the subtext was that his sedentary lifestyle is what killed him.

But how much of that was actually tied to games? Maybe I'm being needlessly nitpicky but I didn't even notice the comment about lifestyle as I first read the article, tucked away near the end.

For a guy who took 3 days off work to play D3 and died at his computer? Probably a lot.

That's the point. It's an unnecessary shot at gaming, which is why the fact that the person was unhealthy is near the end.

Agreed. Excessive video game playing over many years may have contributed towards decline in health and eventual heart attack, but not a 3-day sprint.

Who knows 3 days without sleep puts a huge strain on your body and your heart.