YGAM UK VIDEO: What is Gaming?
Check out this quick video exploring gaming to educate parents around what their children are playing, the choices on offer and what gaming offers their children.
Loot Boxes Explained
Loot Boxes Explained by Leon Y.Xiao, PHD ITU Copenhagen, Researcher QMUL
Feb 7, 2023 - Video by FastForward - Scottish Gambling Education Hub
"Loot boxes are products featured in video games that allow you the opportunity to buy and receive rewards such as skins, weapons and game advantages. They use randomization and chance, strengthening the argument that loot boxes are similar to gambling."
Video Game Addiction
Your Fantastic Mind: Season 1 Ep 1
from Emory Healthcare
Oct 29, 2020
"The World Health Organization included video game addiction as a real mental disorder. We explore the short- and long-term impacts on developing and adult brains, and what makes the games addictive."
Hooked: What happens when video game addiction gets out of control?
In this documentary from CTV's W5, gaming addiction is examined.
Feb 27, 2021
As the pandemic keeps people indoors, children and youth are turning to video games at an alarming rate. Sometimes with grave consequences. W5 investigates how much is too much?
The link between gaming and gambling
Talk to your child about how they game or use the internet.
Some virtual games contain loot boxes, these are items which can be paid for with real-world money, but contain unknown rewards. Although paying for loot boxes isn’t currently considered as gambling, studies have identified a connection between some games and gambling.
Encourage the child or young person to agree and stick to limits around their screen time. It’s also a good idea to speak to them about what games or gambling websites they spend their time on. You could also consider installing gambling blocking software to restrict their access to certain websites.
Think about other ways that you might be able to support the child or young person. You could encourage them to take part in alternative activities or sports which support their wellbeing and promote their social and emotional development.
Gaming or Gambling / Part One / Parent Zone & Gamble Aware from Parent Zone on Vimeo.
Talking to your Teen or Young Adult about Gambling
Know the Stakes - Parents from Parent Zone on Vimeo.