To mark the start of a new year in gaming, we’ve collated some interesting facts and stats about the world of online gaming – from its humble beginnings to the innovative and lucrative segment of the industry that it is today. The first successful online game In terms of commercial success, this accolade goes to […]
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A lack of accessibility options, due to narrowly focused game design, can exclude disabled gamers from a range of titles. This may make interaction with game content more challenging. Gaming while disabled… is gaming While there may be some differences in the ways disabled and able-bodied gamers play, research tends to separate the groups rather
The Pan European Game Information (PEGI) age ratings system was made legally enforceable in the UK in 2012. Prior to this the classifications had been provided for advice only, in parallel with film ratings from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) which were enforceable. Since 2012, film certification ratings have disappeared from game marketing
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As mobile broadband networks improve, they’re becoming a more viable option for gaming online. You don’t always need fast internet speed for online gaming, but you do need a stable, high-quality connection. How to use mobile broadband at home USB dongles You can plug a dongle supplied by a mobile service provider into the USB
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Before you change broadband provider Once a fixed-term contract ends with a broadband provider, the monthly cost may increase. Be aware of the date your contract ends, so you can arrange a new one in time and avoid surprise charges. Check the terms relating to early termination carefully if you feel you need to switch
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Given the ease with which online games and gaming content can be bought, it is worth ensuring that every time you pay it happens securely. You don’t want to be exposed to future fraudulent activity or be at risk of spending inappropriately. Ways to pay in online games Credit and debit cards Credit cards are
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What is gaming addiction? The World Health Organisation (WHO) included Gaming Disorder in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD) in 2018. Despite this, there are still issues with gaming addiction not being accepted as a ‘legitimate’ addiction. ‘Addiction’ is often linked with substances and physical dependency. However, uncontrollable, compulsive behaviours will be present in someone
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Possibly the most notorious and certainly the most infuriating opponent for gamers isn’t a boss or another player, it’s lag. There’s nothing more frustrating than knowing you could have won a battle if you hadn’t lagged out. What is lag? Lag is the term for when a perceived delay occurs between a player’s input and
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With the arrival of the so-called ‘ninth generation’ of home video game consoles, we’re seeing a radical shift in the approach of the console manufacturers. For the first time, right out of the gate, both Sony and Microsoft are offering gamers a unique choice: do you or do you not want an optical drive with
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You’re gaming. You’re winning. And then the dreaded ‘No Signal’ notification appears. You thought you were good, but your Wi-Fi range is not. Everything freezes. By the time you’ve reconnected, the game is done. And so are you. There is nothing more frustrating than losing your wireless internet connection in the middle of an intense
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