Is WoW just a game?

walnutmon writes: "Newsweek has published a three page article on whether or not World of Warcraft is more than just a game. Though some spend all WoW time killing monsters and leveling for new content, others take a break from the monotomy of gaming to interact with others from the community in a meaningfull way, even outside of the context of the game. From the article:

Generally, though, players of the game enjoy a form of com-ity rarely seen in the real world; higher-level players go out of their way to tutor newbies and accompany them on quests. Deep friendships are forged. Relationships begin that flower into marriage, with Tauren brides and Undead grooms tying the knot in some virtual tavern in Thunder Bluff.

I guess the question is, does a game become more when people do more than play to win, or is this just an added feature?"