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Are you getting addicted to that computer game?

When we think of addictions, we don’t usually think about hobbies such as gaming, but gaming can actually be an addiction for many and this has become even more apparent since lockdown hit and more and more people found themselves at home. An addiction is something that you cannot live without. You may feel worried or anxious at the thought of being without it and you may even get angry if you cant have it. This is how some people…

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Should you let your child spend their pocket money on in app purchase?

There are so many different types of games available on tablets, games consoles and phones. Often many children have access to at least one of these types of device and overtime they may not be satisfied with just playing the free and basic games. Many of the app type games are free to play but then offer in app purchases to get more coins or gems or to allow you to complete tasks quicker. These games make their money not…

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Is it a waste of money to buy new games rather than second hand?

Some games for the Xbox and PlayStation cost n excess of £60 which is a lot especially after having forked out £600 plus for the console. It may be that when you get a new game, you spend a lot of time on it and often end up completing it within a week or two. Some people even complete a new game is a day or so. But have you considered buying second hand games? Second hand games can often…

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Is online gaming helping with social skills?

Many parents worry about how much time a child plays on their games console or tablets. Lots of children would much rather play on their games console than go out on their bike or making mud pies in the garden. As children are often quiet and fairly happy when playing on screens, it is easy to forget and allow them to spend too much time on them, but are they missing out on social experiences that many of us had…

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Choosing a new game for your console

If you are looking to buy a new game for your gaming console then you need to do your research to find out if it is something you are going to enjoy. It may be that you have played previous chapters of the game or that you have played a demo, but if not try and read plenty of reviews to get a feel for what it is like. It is not unusual for games to cost in excess of…

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