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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Research suggests women in esports make up just 5% of the industry, and within top tier competitions they’re not winning big. No women have won any of the biggest prizes in competitive esports. As an example, only 0.002% of competitive DOTA winnings have been claimed by female competitors. This is despite the fact that women
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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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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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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