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How To Support Your Child's Gaming Career Dream

In recent years, an increasing number of young adults and teenagers are opting for gaming as a full-time career. A 2020 survey found that 41.2% of male respondents wanted to pursue a gaming career, while 70.9% of females surveyed stated no interest in professional gaming.

This growing desire to game professionally is likely driven by the booming esports industry, lucrative streaming...

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Is your child at risk? Recognizing gaming addiction in the UK

10-15% Of Gamers In UK Show Signs Of Gaming Addiction: Here Are 10 Signs Your Kid Is Suffering From It (And How You Can Help)

Recent studies reveal that 10-15% of gamers in the UK exhibit signs of gaming addiction. This emerging concern highlights the importance of identifying the symptoms early to mitigate the potential adverse effects on a child's mental and physical health. Gaming...

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Gamers: these are the top UK unis for gaming

Several UK universities stand out for their commitment to nurturing gaming talent and fostering esports communities, providing students with both academic excellence and opportunities to pursue their passion for gaming. If you’re looking for a university where you can combine study with play, this list will help you sort the power-ups from the debuffs!

Marin Cristian-Ovidiu, the CEO...

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Cybersecurity reveals how parents can prevent their child from becoming addicted to video games

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.

Cybersecurity expert Lauren Mak at VPNOverview.com...

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UK parents found to be most concerned about kids internet safety, as almost 1 in 5 spend half their day on the web

1 in 4 UK parents believe their kids have an unhealthy relationship with the internet, according to new global report from Mozilla and YouGov
  • 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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5 ways to keep your kids safe when gaming

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...

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5 tips for keeping your kids safe when gaming this Christmas

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...

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5 ways to keep your kids safe when gaming

1 - Check the game’s content

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.

2 - Parental Settings

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

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INTERACTIVE GAMING EXTRAVAGANZA POWER UP EXTENDED AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM

  • 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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INTERACTIVE GAMING EXTRAVAGANZA POWER UP RETURNS TO THE SCIENCE MUSEUM

  • 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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