Parents
Ratings, controls and spending.
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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… Parents
11 Oct How loud is too loud? Headset volume and your child's hearing Loud headset audio can damage hearing slowly and painlessly, and the volume number on a console is not a safe guide. What matters is how… 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…
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… Parents
11 Oct How loud is too loud? Headset volume and your child's hearing Loud headset audio can damage hearing slowly and painlessly, and the volume number on a console is not a safe guide. What matters is how… 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…