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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Although the online gaming community is generally a welcoming and friendly environment, it isn’t without its flaws. Sadly, cyber bullying is still a present and pressing issue for gamers of all ages. By understanding how to spot and prevent cyber bullying in online games, we can help make what should be a fun past-time safe
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Video games have long been associated with socially isolated teens, tucked away in dark rooms playing violent shooter games. However, the latest research studies reveal that this is a common misconception and there are an array of social benefits to gaming. Video games have a wide and varied audience, with people of all genders, ages
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In the online gaming community, there is much contention about the optimum speeds needed for gaming – as well how important speed actually is. With a plethora of different metrics to consider, including download and upload speeds, ping rates and latency, its easy to see how some may get confused. Feeling lost about what upload
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Over the last two decades, the spirit of giving in the gaming world has come to light. An array of gaming charities across the UK (and the rest of the world) are bringing inclusion and improved quality of life to people with disabilities through the power of gaming. Able Gamers, the world’s largest charity for
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Video games and brain development Parents are often concerned with the amount of gaming their children partake in. However, recent studies have suggested that video games can serve as an incredibly effective learning and brain developmental medium. In 2011, Dutch researchers from the Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition published the results of a study.
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What are loot boxes? Loot boxes are a form of monetisation featured in many free-to-play (and some full-price) video games. They often take the form of an in-game mystery box, which rewards the player with a random item or items – think of it as a virtual ‘lucky dip’. These rewards may include in-game items
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With many video games featuring incredibly lifelike graphics, it should come as no surprise that our brains can find it tricky to distinguish between real and virtual images. Yet thrilling as they are, high-definition visuals and bold animation rendered on a large, high-resolution screen can result in feelings of motion sickness among susceptible gamers. What
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Online gaming has done away with the need to swap controllers between multiple people in the same room. However, alongside all the awesome features, are some risks. If you’re a parent, being aware of online gaming safety measures will prevent a lot of sleepless nights. If you’re a player, staying aware will help you to avoid
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