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The world of online gaming is forever expanding and has become extremely popular over the past decade among younger generations. Although online gaming can help children learn how to socialize and develop observational skills and problem-solving, it can also cause more harm than good if time is not monitored and addiction sets in.

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• 15% of UK children spend 5-10 hours a day on the internet, the majority using it for games and video entertainment
• UK parents (71%) are most concerned about inappropriate content on the internet and most likely to set parental controls
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Over 69% of 8-11-year-olds and over 76% of 12-15-year-olds in the UK state they play online video games , therefore, the importance of parents knowing the risks of these games is crucial in keeping these children safe whilst still enjoying the online communities these games provide.

With this in mind, the experts at Proxyrack have revealed 5 tips for keeping your children safe whilst...

December sees the most revenue made by the gaming industry than any other month in the year - in December 2021, the gaming industry sold £200 million worth of game consoles in the UK. This suggests that gaming software is a common Christmas gift, but are parents aware of the risks that come with certain games?

With this in mind, the experts at Proxyrack have revealed 5 tips for...

Most games will contain content warnings if they include content or gameplay which could be deemed harmful or inappropriate for certain users or age groups - this can also be reflected through age ratings labelled on the game.

By checking the game settings, there is often the option to limit certain features of the game such as...

• After selling out for the Easter holidays, the Science Museum’s hands-on video game extravaganza has now been extended
• Power UP will now run at the Science Museum until Monday 6 June 2022
• Experience the evolution of video games spanning 50 years, from Binatone to the latest in VR
• On 27 April, the Science Museum will be running a special Gaming Lates,
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• The best-selling, hands-on video game extravaganza has returned to the Science Museum for its fifth iteration
• Power UP will run throughout the Easter holidays (2 - 19 April)
• Experience the evolution of video games spanning 50 years, from Binatone to the latest in VR
• Welcoming both gaming fans and amateurs, relaxed morning and adult-only sessions will
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PARENTS WANT MORE CONTROL OVER ONLINE GAMING TIME

• Nearly half of parents worry children spend too much time on games
• But concerns over violent games, affect on sleep and stopping them seeing friends are less of a worry
• Family friendly online games and games that children can play with friends (like Monopoly, Cluedo and Game of Life 2) can help as can
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Award-winning edtech games company, Kuato Studios, and children’s charity, Starlight, team up to help children in hospitals through a Nintendo Switch ™ game.

London: UK edtech company, Kuato Studios , has partnered with a children’s charity which uses play to support children in...

• This Easter, popular gaming event Power UP returns to the Science Museum for its fifth incarnation;
• Gamers will discover how video games have evolved and can get hands-on with Mario Kart , Pac-Man , Guitar Hero and other arcade classics;
• Adult-only evening sessions also announced.

Power UP Saturday 2 – Tuesday 19 April 2022 Ticketed, prices from £8...