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24 Oct Why does a jump feel good? Coyote time and jump buffering explained Ever pressed jump a moment too late and still made it? That is coyote time, and its partner jump buffering catches presses that come a… Parents
17 Oct Which parental controls should you switch on first? A setup planner by age Every console has parental controls, but the menus are long and confusing. This guide boils them down to four switches: time, spending… Parents
15 Oct How much does in-game currency really cost? Gems, packs and spending limits Games sell extras with made-up currency, and packs rarely match item prices, so leftovers nudge you to buy more. Try a mock shop to see the… Game Mechanics
11 Oct Delay or rollback? How online games hide lag: netcode explained Online games have to keep two computers in agreement while messages take time to travel. Delay-based netcode waits for both players'… Parents
9 Oct Is this game okay for my child? A five-minute check before you say yes An age rating tells you what is in a game, not what happens around it: who can chat with your child, what the shop pushes, and what keeps… Parents
4 Oct Who can talk to your child in games? Voice chat, text and friend settings Online games let strangers reach your child by voice chat, text messages and friend requests, and each one is a separate door you can… Parents
3 Oct Parental controls on PS5, Xbox and Switch: what each can limit Parental controls live on accounts, not on the console, so the first rule is that your child must play signed in as themselves. This guide… Parents
2 Oct In-game purchases and loot boxes: how to set spending limits Many games are free to start and then ask for money in small amounts: gems, skins, loot boxes and season passes. Small purchases add up… Making Games
2 Oct Which game engine should a beginner start with? Godot, Unity or Unreal A game engine is a toolbox that handles the hard parts of making a game: drawing, sound, controls and collisions. Godot, Unity and Unreal…
24 Oct Why does a jump feel good? Coyote time and jump buffering explained Ever pressed jump a moment too late and still made it? That is coyote time, and its partner jump buffering catches presses that come a… Parents
17 Oct Which parental controls should you switch on first? A setup planner by age Every console has parental controls, but the menus are long and confusing. This guide boils them down to four switches: time, spending… Parents
15 Oct How much does in-game currency really cost? Gems, packs and spending limits Games sell extras with made-up currency, and packs rarely match item prices, so leftovers nudge you to buy more. Try a mock shop to see the… Game Mechanics
11 Oct Delay or rollback? How online games hide lag: netcode explained Online games have to keep two computers in agreement while messages take time to travel. Delay-based netcode waits for both players'… Parents
9 Oct Is this game okay for my child? A five-minute check before you say yes An age rating tells you what is in a game, not what happens around it: who can chat with your child, what the shop pushes, and what keeps… Parents
4 Oct Who can talk to your child in games? Voice chat, text and friend settings Online games let strangers reach your child by voice chat, text messages and friend requests, and each one is a separate door you can… Parents
3 Oct Parental controls on PS5, Xbox and Switch: what each can limit Parental controls live on accounts, not on the console, so the first rule is that your child must play signed in as themselves. This guide… Parents
2 Oct In-game purchases and loot boxes: how to set spending limits Many games are free to start and then ask for money in small amounts: gems, skins, loot boxes and season passes. Small purchases add up… Making Games
2 Oct Which game engine should a beginner start with? Godot, Unity or Unreal A game engine is a toolbox that handles the hard parts of making a game: drawing, sound, controls and collisions. Godot, Unity and Unreal…