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Only a few years ago, it was very uncommon for girls to play video games. Girls would often be bullied if they played video games, but now, women are taking over the gaming industry.

Violence in video games has long concerned parents, caregivers, and scientists on whether there is any effect on a child’s development or behaviour. Many scientists can’t agree whether there is a link or not. Let’s delve into the theories and the research around video game violence effects (if any) on children.

GG Everyone. I’m AFK for now, but next game we should use that buff to cheese those bots by camping. Then the DPS can go farm for levels while we gank. That should improve our K/D ratio. Don’t forget to mount up otherwise you might get zoned! BRB!

If you can read this… well done! You are a gamer! But most likely, you have no idea what this means… But that’s okay! We are here to help!

You know the old age saying, “Don’t talk to strangers?” Well now, studies show that around 57% of teens have met a new friend online. Times are changing, so rather than resisting, let’s look at the ins and outs of kids making friends online and some safety tips!

What do Japanese toy vending machines and gaming have in common? No, it's not the start of a joke…
Gacha gaming are video games that encourage players to buy virtual items with in-game money much like a phenomenon of Gachapon (or “gacha”), a type of toy vending machine popular across Japan. Let’s take a look!

Have you ever wondered what those ratings are on the cover of games? Or what it means if a game is rated “M”, or, what these ratings are even based on? Well, lets dive into the Entertainment Software Rating Board (“ESRB”) ratings and learn about how this works!

Are you feeling guilty? Do you feel bad about letting your kids play too many games? Well, don’t put the handcuffs on just yet, stay positive and let’s look at all the good you are doing for your child.

Too much of anything is a bad thing, but we all have our guilty habits! When it comes to gaming, being addicted and having fun are two different things. It is important to be aware of when kids begin to form an addiction to gaming rather than a healthy habit.

“Don’t sit so close to the screen or you’ll get square eyes!” Do you remember your parents constantly telling you this? I do … But now, I have a Virtual Reality set and the screen couldn’t be any closer to my eyes! In this digital age, when screens are a big part of everyday life, it can be hard for parents to find the right balance. Let’s have a look at some ways we can convince kids to limit their screen time.

Who likes losing!? No one … but we must admit, losing is a part of life and there are always lessons to be learned when you lose. The idea of losing is often a scary and upsetting thought for most… Yet, inside the pixelated worlds of video games, there is a valuable lesson that goes way beyond the digital realm.