From a Gambling Commission perspective, this is not actually gambling because there is no monetary value of the items won outside the game. If it was considered gambling it could not be marketed to children. #Karthikeya2 #LUNC #LUFC
podpage.com/panduan-untuk-… This means that some countries, such as Belgium have outlawed the use of “loot boxes” in games because they are seen as gambling aimed at children. There is no consensus more widely available, though. In the UK and US, games are now labeled as having
medmotion.org/profile/megasl… In-App purchases as part of the rating system. An important distinction, that many articles conflate, is between online gaming and online video games. Online gaming usually refers to gambling websites where players can partake in
bauschdental.com/profile/megasl… traditional gambling games of cards, dice and slot machines. Online video games are the topic of this section, playing on consoles and PC to offer players a challenge of skill in a virtual world.
Children, who want more in-game currency to purchase
Children, who want more in-game currency to purchase
bglc.es/forum/general-… loot boxes, are sometimes targeted but unofficial third-party apps offering this in exchange for information. It’s important that parents understand this, educate children, and ensure appropriate passwords are set on credit card details.
cs.trains.com/members/pion18… Risk of malware on free-to-download games
To avoid un-intentionally downloading apps or free games that may be bundled with malware or spyware it’s important to:
To avoid un-intentionally downloading apps or free games that may be bundled with malware or spyware it’s important to:
findaspring.com/members/sumiya… Tackling cyberbullying and online hate
Because of the interactive nature of video games, where players participate in the on-screen action, parents can worry that this will affect children’s behaviour. This is particularly true where
Because of the interactive nature of video games, where players participate in the on-screen action, parents can worry that this will affect children’s behaviour. This is particularly true where
matters.news/@sumiyawatimu/… younger players experience more violent games not necessarily designed for their age group.
No direct link between violent behaviour offline and video games
However, contrary to popular belief and many newspaper headlines following violent incidents
No direct link between violent behaviour offline and video games
However, contrary to popular belief and many newspaper headlines following violent incidents
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