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Do’s and don’ts for online gaming 50z1y


 
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To ensure online gaming spaces remain healthy for everyone, there are some common etiquettes that everyone should follow. Whether you’re new to gaming or a seasoned player, following these do’s and don’ts will help you protect your privacy, finances, and well-being.


Protect your personal information

As a general rule, you should avoid sharing your personal information, but this is crucial when playing online games. Personal details, such as your real name, address, and information, can let others find your real identity, and allow for harassment and cyber attacks.

To keep yourself safe, it’s wise to choose a name that isn’t related to your personal identity. If you’re having trouble deciding on a unique name, you could pick something from a franchise you like or a hobby you have.


Stay safe and respectful in the gaming community

A healthy community can make gaming an incredible space where you’ll develop friends for life, but only if you are safe and respectful yourself. It’s important to realise that you are playing with real human beings, and you might even be interacting with young children playing with their friends or families.

Of course, no matter how well you behave, there will always be some people who are disrespectful and abusive. If you encounter them, your best option is to use the available in-game tools to block and report their actions. This will typically get reviewed by s, who will take action. Marvel Rivals, a new team-based shooter, has received praise for its fast, decisive response in banning and restricting harmful players.


Manage your money and time wisely

Many online games offer an in-game shop and microtransactions, which promote spending real money to gain access to interesting new items and abilities. Whether it’s video games or online gambling, spending can easily get out of hand, which is why we recommend setting spending limits and understanding your purchases.

Additionally, it’s important to take regular breaks. After a long gaming session, whether it’s online arcade games or RPG simulation games, it can be a good idea to drink water and spend time outside with your friends and family.


Use s and age ratings

If you’re managing game access for others, particularly children, then setting up s is essential. Controls are available on various platforms and consoles, and typically offer high flexibility. For instance, you can prevent the console from playing certain age ratings, or limit the ‘screen time’ your child can spend on them. This effectively locks the console when their time is up, so you don’t need to worry about physically taking it away from them.

When buying games for your children, you should also check the PEGI rating to make sure it’s age-appropriate. Certain games, like the Grand Theft Auto series, are rated 18 and targeted towards adults. These types of games are unsuitable for children, especially since the game and its community will consist of adult topics and themes.
 
 
 
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