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Original article by th4nkyoub3n, rewrite by Decibelles & th4nkyoub3n.
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Item #: SCP-3090
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3090 is to be kept in a standard humanoid containment cell at Site-17. Personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, computers, and handheld video game consoles are not allowed in a 12m radius of SCP-3090 except during testing periods. SCP-3090 is to have a psychological evaluation every Tuesday with Dr. August Lichen and Junior Psychologist Blake Maxson Yamagusuku.
Revised Containment Procedures 02/18/17: Mobile Task Force Kappa-10 ("Skynet") are responsible for locating entities suspected to be SCP-3090 or in possession of abilities similar to SCP-3090, due to the possibility of SCP-3090's self-termination being a planned containment breach.
Description: SCP-3090 is a humanoid of indeterminate race and age. The head has been replaced with a detachable television set. This television can only be removed by SCP-3090. When turned on by pressing the powered button or reconnecting it to SCP-3090's body, a pixelated logo shows up in large pink font reading "Ms. Mad About Video Games, by Gamers Against Weed", replaced then by various text characters assembled into a facsimile of a face, dependent on its mood. When separated, SCP-3090's neck terminates in a standard 5-15 electrical socket. This state of separation also renders it unable to communicate or interact with others meaningfully.
Any interactive media in a 10m radius of SCP-3090 becomes an instance of SCP-3090-1. An icon of SCP-3090 will generate on the bottom-left corner of the screen during gameplay. Playing SCP-3090-1 induces a catatonic state on the player when their avatar or character is terminated or otherwise enters a fail state. This reverts upon resumption of play, or if the instance of SCP-3090-1 ceases operation. Subjects regaining consciousness report feelings of dissociation and identifying with their digital avatar.
SCP-3090 controls the graphical output appearing on-screen, altering it spontaneously. This is usually done in the form of minor graphical adjustments not present in the program's code. SCP-3090 reports fatigue after long-term or repeated activation of its anomalous effects. Programs with more intensive graphical appearance also cause SCP-3090 to become strained.
Recovery: The Foundation was alerted to SCP-3090's existence after intercepting police reports of a suspicious individual causing a disturbance outside of a GameStop in Las Vegas, Nevada. Said figure held a sign that read "We can be the generation that ends gaming addiction forever". SCP-3090's sweatshirt contained a document consistent with others associated with various Misters from Gamers Against Weed.
Document 3090-A:

Holy Heck! You've just found yourself your very own Ms. Mad About Video Games by Gamers Against Weed! Remember to take a 15 minute break for every hour of play. Who is Dr. Wondertainment?
Find them all and become Mr. (Mad) Gamer!
01. Mr. Literal Serial Killer
02. Mr. Normie
03. Mr. Bernie Sanders
04. Mr. Get Anything For Free In Any Shop
20. Mr. Sex Number
21. Mr. Heavenly Virtues
22. Mr. Deadly Sins
23. Mr. Original Character
24. Mr. D.A.R.E.
25. Mrs. Gentrification
26. Ms. Mad About Video Games ✔
27. Mr. Meme
28. Mr. Ominous (discontinued)
29. Mr. Destiny
30. Mr. Monty Python And The Holy Grail
31. Ms. Zapatista
32. Mr. Hax
33. Mr. Just Has The Tattoo
34. Mr. Top Text and Mr. Bottom Text
35. Mr. Finale

Addendum 3090-A: Test Logs and Interviews:

Test 1
Game: The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker for the Nintendo Gamecube
Player(s): N/A
Notes: Control test, Technical Assistant Metwaad supervising. SCP-3090 and its icon were unresponsive until Metwaad touched the controller while unplugging it, when the icon responded to the controller being touched and changed the graphics in-game to appear slightly more exaggerated. Changes disappeared upon the controller being unplugged.

Test 2
Game: Two copies of Pokémon Crystal on two Game Boy Advances
Player(s): D-7215 and D-3015
Notes: D-7215's game had graphics typical of a Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire game. "[Pokémon] fainted!" text was replaced with "[Pokémon] died!" D-3015's game had graphics typical of a Pokémon Crystal game, but red pixels appeared on the Pokémon as hit points decreased. Aesthetic alterations are variable depending on the subject playing. Both D-Class had a team of three Pokémon each. Wounds began to manifest on subjects which were consistent with the injuries sustained by their respective Pokémon. SCP-3090 would then choose a new Pokémon for the subject, reversing their state. Text transcribed from D-3015's game follows.

"Enemy TYPHLOSION used FLAME WHEEL!"
"VILEPLUME is hurt by the burn."
"VILEPLUME used TOXIC!"
"Enemy TYPHLOSION is poisoned!"
"Enemy TYPHLOSION used SWIFT!"
Holographic ninja stars appeared and sliced through D-3015's body, with blood appearing to pour onto the floor. D-7215 notices and jumps out of his chair, dropping the Game Boy Advance onto the floor and refusing to play further.
"VILEPLUME died!"
"Enemy TYPHLOSION is hurt by poison!"
D-7215 falls to the ground, complaining of a stomachache.

SCP-3090 turned off the game at this point, patting D-3015's head before moving back to where it sat.

Interview 3090-A:

Interviewed: SCP-3090
Interviewer: Dr. August Lichen
Foreword: Interview done soon after Test 2. SCP-3090 had refused to speak to Foundation personnel up to this point, where it relented to an interview.
<Begin Log, 13:21>
Dr. Lichen: Good afternoon, Ms. Mad About Video Games.Lichen: What did they call you, then?Lichen: Alright then. Let's talk about the last test we did. Why did you shut off both Game Boys in the middle of Test 2?Lichen: But what people experience when they lose or die in a game is, well…
[SCP-3090's head displays an ellipsis, remaining silent for a full minute.]
Lichen: How do you make things happen outside of the game?Lichen: Then what about the state people are put in when they lose?Lichen: So let me ask again. Why do you end up making people go through that state?Lichen: Do you remember who created you? What are your earliest memories?They didn't give me the Switch that was the prize. One of the other contestants tried to take my head off because they thought it was part of a costume. It didn't come off so I took it off myself. Everyone… freaked out, and when they put it back on me in a panic, they locked me out while they called the police. [SCP-3090 sighs.] I tried to follow my mothers out but I realized too late that they already left, and ended up locked outside of the store. I miss her…
Lichen: What did she or your other mom look like? We can have her come here for you.<End Log, 13:26>

Test 8
Game: Animal Crossing: New Leaf for the Nintendo 3DS
Player(s): D-8000
Notes: Since Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a game without failstates, it was hypothesized that no abnormalities other than the expected graphical changes would occur. SCP-3090 appeared delighted to watch the game, stating that this was its favorite game, as well as being non-violent. D-8000 was instructed to play until told to stop by Foundation staff.
At 01:00:00, the lower-left icon displayed a text popup which was also spoken aloud by SCP-3090, saying "You've been playing for a while. Maybe you should take a break?" It repeated this phrase at 01:15:00, 01:30:00, and 01:45:00. At 02:00:00, it changed to "You look tired. You should give your eyes a break." It repeated this phrase at 02:10:00, 02:20:00, 02:30:00. At 02:45:00, it stated "You're so tired. Please stop." The 3DS is observed to have a pink substance leaking out of it, then unidentified. D-8000 was instructed by Technical Researcher Metwaad to continue playing. At 2:50:00, it stated "You're overexerting yourself. Please stop!" as the icon switched to appearing exasperated. The substance became thicker and more opaque. At 03:00:00, the 3DS ceased functioning as SCP-3090 collapsed, a buffering symbol displaying on its screen.

Incident Report 3090/890
Involved Individuals: SCP-3090, SCP-890
Report: With the approval of Site Director Everett Mann, both SCP-3090 and the 3DS were brought to SCP-890 for surgery. According to SCP-890, the 3DS was complaining of symptoms consistent with heavy metal poisoning. It determined that the victim had [REDACTED], though chemical testing of the substance revealed that it was non-anomalous and able to be replicated. The 3DS also had "contusions from [regular usage]," but this was unrelated to the patient's cause of death.
SCP-3090 did not receive surgery, as SCP-890 determined that it was neither similar to other patients nor "a simple mass of meat". It advised personnel that based on similar experiences, SCP-3090 only needed to rest for approximately a few days before returning to its original state.

Interview 3090-B:

Interviewed: SCP-3090
Interviewers: Dr. August Lichen, Junior Psychologist Blake Maxson Yamagusuku
Foreword: Interview done one day after SCP-3090 returned to its original state.
<Begin Log, 16:40>
Junior Psychologist Yamagusuku: Hello. My name is Blake Maxson Yamagusuku, and I'll be here to talk with you along with Dr. Lichen. I know what happened must have been very difficult, but hopefully I can help.Dr. Lichen: Heather. That's a good name. Heather, do you want to talk about your experience?Yamagusuku: We're still trying to locate your parents, as well as see if you're fine enough to go back home. I know you don't want to talk about what happened, but any sort of information could help us if it was that new of an experience to you.[At this point, Dr. Lichen's phone went off, prompting him to take the phone out of his pocket and look. Unlocking the phone opened up a game application. An icon immediately appeared on the bottom-left screen, unnoticed by Dr. Lichen at the moment.]
Lichen: My bad, 3090 — Heather. I thought I had gotten a te —
[SCP-3090's screen immediately changes to a flashing exclamation point. The phone's screen instantly cracks accompanied by the sound of glass breaking.]
Lichen: What —[Conversation halted for 19 seconds as Lichen handed Yamagusuku his phone, making nervous hums as Yamagusuku leaves the room. Lichen clears his throat before continuing the interview.]
Lichen: Right, sorry. I didn't realize my phone was in my pocket. Please continue.Yamagusuku: You'll… you'll be staying here for an indefinite amount of time.Yamagusuku: We don't know where they are either. We've been looking for them ever since we brought you here.
[SCP-3090 leans on the table as its display turns into a buffering symbol, refusing to respond to further inquires.]
<End Log, 16:49>

Test 12
Game: Pauper: Rise of the Monster King
Player(s): D-2091
Notes: Testing done to see if anomalous games would be affected by SCP-3090, as well as display consistent results with other video games. SCP-3090 displayed knowledge concerning SCP-951, and was interested in interacting with it. Initial anomalous effects displayed as normal after loading a previous save file. An excerpted transcript of gameplay follows with extraneous details cut. A full transcript can be given upon request by Technical Researcher Metwaad.
D-2091: Sure, let's go.D-2091: I haven't done anything. We should get out of the Magma Caves.
20 minutes later, a random encounter started. Shortly after the battle started, SCP-951 took on the appearance of the character Lucas from the game Mother 3 as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, as opposed to the usual random blocks of pixels. SCP-951 defeated the enemy monster in one hit, immediately reverting back to its original state.D-2091: You noticed?SCP-3090: [At this point, SCP-3090's icon interjected.] But you look cooler this way. Shouldn't you be happy about that?D-2091: You are a good friend, but… I had another join us. I thought I might introduce you to her.SCP-951: She makes me really nervous! I don't want to play with you while she's around. Please turn off the game, and next time, don't bring your other friends.

Postscript: SCP-3090's mood plummeted considerably for the next two days, remaining uncooperative during testing.

Test 15
Notes: Following the most recent interview session, in conjunction with Project Crowdreader, SCP-3090 was prompted to make a blank Twitter account. Eleven images were discovered, two of which were classified information. Nine images were printed. Three of the eleven images were related to the Danganronpa media series, to which SCP-3090 responded "Me". One image was related to the video game Persona 5, featuring the character Morgana with text on the top reading "You must be tired after today." and text on the bottom reading "Let's go to sleep.". Twitter account was subsequently deleted to prevent an intelligence breach.

Test 16
Game: A game of Super Mario Bros altered to play an aural memetic kill agent for 50 seconds after touching a power up known as the Super Star.
Player(s): D-8052
Notes: SCP-3090 was made unaware of the game's nature during testing. D-8052 experienced a stroke, although her hands continued to operate and play the game. Of its own volition, SCP-3090 goes to take the controller from D-8052, but it remains in her grip. When Mario dies, despite death not being caused by SCP-3090's anomaly, D-8052 revived. D-8052 re-expired when the power was shut down remotely. SCP-3090 was negatively affected after testing, remaining silent during the next two interviews and only displaying a prohibition sign until the subsequent interview.

Interview 3090-F:

Interviewed: SCP-3090
Interviewers: Dr. August Lichen, Junior Psychologist Blake Yamagusuku
Foreword: This was the first interview after three weeks following Test 16 where SCP-3090 was willing to communicate with interviewers again, appearing less distressed.
<Begin Log, 17:00>
Junior Psychologist Yamagusuku: Good afternoon, Heather. Are you feeling any better today?Dr. Lichen: We need to know the full extent of what your abilities so that we can release you to the public without any fear or worry of your harming others. Even if it's an accident.
[SCP-3090 produces audio and video static for 6 seconds.]
Yamagusuku: I understand that the testing isn't great. We can reduce it greatly for you. The important thing is to make sure you're doing fine mentally. It can be difficult to adjust to staying here. A lot of the people I talk to feel that way. That's why we want to make sure you're well.Lichen: Gay?Lichen: Have you always disliked violent games? It seems to clash with the name.Lichen: Do you think it has anything to do with your abilities?Yamagusuku: That sort of creation is hard to perfect, after all. It's sort of like magic, in a way. They certainly did their best.<End Log, 17:04>

Test 20
Game: Tetris (Game Boy, 1989) on a Game Boy Advance
Player(s): SCP-3090
Notes: SCP-3090 started a new game and waited for the blocks to fall on top of each other. As a pillar of tetromino-shaped blocks manifested, SCP-3090's icon moved to an empty space where the blocks fell and crushed it, with the icon disappearing on impact. SCP-3090 fell unconscious. Starting a new game did not revive SCP-3090. After three hours, SCP-3090's body disappeared, with Document 3090-B and Document 3090-C manifesting in its space.

Document 3090-B:

if die, then revive somewhere else
failsafe. sorry mags; we'll find you asap

Document 3090-C is a GameStop Powerup Rewards Pro card. Aside from the text "Super High School Level" appearing on the top of the card, it is otherwise non-anomalous, and able to be used at a GameStop.

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