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1. Certification
Make sure to read the certificate on the front of the box
and read what content is in the game by reading the back of the box. You can
tell a lot about a video game by reading this information. By doing this you are
able to find out whether the game is suitable and who the game is suitable for
so is important for you as the purchaser to know.
and read what content is in the game by reading the back of the box. You can
tell a lot about a video game by reading this information. By doing this you are
able to find out whether the game is suitable and who the game is suitable for
so is important for you as the purchaser to know.
11. Research
Research is an important factor to take into account before buying a video game
for someone. There will always be footage of the game online on sites such as YouTube.
Researching the game enables you to check the content of the game and see whether
the game is suitable viewing for whoever you may be buying the video game for.
Ideally it would be a good idea for you to play the game yourself first before allowing
your child to play the game, to check that the game
is suitable for your child.
for someone. There will always be footage of the game online on sites such as YouTube.
Researching the game enables you to check the content of the game and see whether
the game is suitable viewing for whoever you may be buying the video game for.
Ideally it would be a good idea for you to play the game yourself first before allowing
your child to play the game, to check that the game
is suitable for your child.
111. Age
Make sure that the game you are buying has a suitable age
rating for the person you are buying the game for. If the game has a higher age
rating then the game is not likely to be suitable for the child as it may
contain content such as fear or violence. A good way to check is by reading the
age rating that has been given to the game. The higher the age rating the more
inappropriate content in the game. The age ratings are there for a reason. To
make sure that a child only plays a game that is suitable for them.
rating for the person you are buying the game for. If the game has a higher age
rating then the game is not likely to be suitable for the child as it may
contain content such as fear or violence. A good way to check is by reading the
age rating that has been given to the game. The higher the age rating the more
inappropriate content in the game. The age ratings are there for a reason. To
make sure that a child only plays a game that is suitable for them.
1111. Online content
Many recent games on the market will have
online gameplay or DLC content (Downloadable Content). Parents really need to be aware that online
gameplay can be different to the actual offline game, with more graphic content. Be aware that DLC
content can eventually change the age classification of the game. Therefore it
is wise for you to regulate what content is downloaded and help make decisions on
whether it is suitable or appropriate for your child.
online gameplay or DLC content (Downloadable Content). Parents really need to be aware that online
gameplay can be different to the actual offline game, with more graphic content. Be aware that DLC
content can eventually change the age classification of the game. Therefore it
is wise for you to regulate what content is downloaded and help make decisions on
whether it is suitable or appropriate for your child.
More advice can be found on the PEGI Good Gaming Advice PDF
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