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…
Gaming is everywhere. It’s no longer confined to consoles and computers – with billions of people playing games on mobiles worldwide. Young people are especially interested in eGaming so we’ve put these online gaming tips for parents together. What should I do to help my my child game safely? The actions you take to keep…
