Entries in 'parents' (8)

We've done our job - now it's time for parents to do theirs

We've done our job - now it's time for parents to do theirs

PEGI age ratings have been law in the UK for a whole week now. But the battle is only just beginning.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 6th 2012 at 2:38PM in News
"Only 36% of parents check game age ratings"

"Only 36% of parents check game age ratings"

A survey from Playr2.com has claimed that as many as 36 per cent of parents check the age restrictions of games their children are playing.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2012 at 1:07PM in News
Svampriket Junior

Svampriket aims for kids in Sweden

Up-and-coming Swedish gaming blog Svampriket is introducing a new section, called Junior, aimed at younger children - and their parents.

Mats Nylund
by Mats Nylund
on Mar 2nd 2012 at 3:30PM in News
Imagine Online heads to the High Street

Imagine Online heads to the High Street

Ubisoft has released a physical starter pack for its browser-based game and popular girls' property Imagine Online.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 13th 2011 at 4:27PM in News

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EA appeals to parents with Create

EA appeals to parents with Create

One of the most unusual games in EA’s Q4 line-up is aimed at parents.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 29th 2010 at 3:30PM in News
Deering: We need to educate parents

Deering: We need to educate parents

Industry legend Chris Deering believes that the market needs to eradicate the ‘stigma’ surrounding games amongst parents and educators – echoing the recent words of Sony UK boss Ray Maguire ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 30th 2009 at 11:22AM in News
NZ: Jail term for parents who allow kids to play violent games

NZ: Jail term for parents who allow kids to play violent games

A leading New Zealand official has said that parents who allow their kids access to mature games should face prosecution – and possibly a spell in jail.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 9th 2009 at 10:46AM in News
Parents group offers balanced view on GTAIV

Parents group offers balanced view on GTAIV

In a pleasingly balanced appraisal of Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV expansion The Lost and the Damned, US parenting group Common Sense Media has highlighted the DLC as certainly not ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 24th 2009 at 1:23PM in News