Netsafe has created the Online Gaming Whanāu Toolkit to help parents and guardians get to a place where they are confident to engage with their children on the world of gaming. With eighty percent of children in New Zealand aged 8-17 having played games online, it’s important that parents and whānau are equipped to understand…
A lot of people play mobile games. They can be a harmless, even constructive escape from the demands of everyday life but not all mobile games are created equally. From age restrictions to unexpected charges, we’re here to help you understand how people play on their phone. UNDERSTANDING MOBILE GAMES Mobile games have become massively…
Like PlayStations, Xboxes, the Nintendo Switch and home computers and now Gaming on Twitch, gaming has come a long way since arcade machines. Twitch is one of the world’s leading live streaming platform for gamers. Find out how it works, what the risks are and how to stay safe. WHAT IS TWITCH GAMING Twitch is…
Fortnite has become ubiquitous amongst many young people. Players who compete in the Battle Royale version are dropped onto the game map and compete with ninety nine other players to be the last one standing. What are some of the online safety challenges of Fornite? The multi-player nature of the game can present some challenges…
Online gaming is enjoyed by many young people, but there are some risks worth thinking about. We’ve put together some tips about what to look out for and ideas for staying safe while you play. Things to watch out for Online gaming can be fun, but sometimes there are things people do that could make…
