Online gaming resources

If you have a keen gamer on your hands, or simply want to find out more about how young people are gaming online and how to help them get the best out of their experience, you’ll find a great range of resources, articles and tools to help.

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Rocket League video game – A parents’ guide
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What is Rec Room? What parents need to know
Rec Room is a free cross-platform multiplayer video game gaining in popularity. Learn about it to help keep kids safe ...
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What is Discord? – What parents need to know
Is the Discord platform safe? We recommend that with the correct privacy and security settings, Discord can be used safely ...

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Get step-by-step guidance on parental controls to manage children's online safety while they play.
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Help children stay safe when playing Fall Guys with these steps for managing spending, communication and more.

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See a summary of the insights from our Parenting Generation Game report outlining parental views of their relationship with gaming ...