Online gaming: tips for playing safe
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There’s a game out there for everyone. Some might prefer sporting games like FIFA and NBA. Others play adventure games such as Fortnite and Minecraft. Video games are arguably better than ever - because almost all of them allow you to play online with friends.
It’s not just young people that are gaming online. Did you know that there are over 2 billion gamers across the world? (Newzoo, Global Games Market Report, 2018). And these gamers aren’t just wasting their time - the benefits of gaming include improvement of coordination, problem-solving skills and brain speed to name a few.
Gaming is more fun when people...
- Treat others with respect
- Play fairly and within the rules of the game
- Keep personal information private
- Make sure that content they’re sharing is not racially, religiously or sexually offensive
Chatting to other gamers can make it more fun too. It’s likely that you’ll chat to people that you’ve never met in real life. They might make you laugh, or give you great gaming...
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