It can feel overwhelming to keep on top of the popular games, below is a summary of a few and how you can manage them safely.
Roblox
Age rating – No official age rating, recommended 13+
Players create an avatar and join a wide range of multiplayer games designed by other players. Enable parental controls to manage chat functions and security. If your child is under 13 years of age Roblox will automatically disable some chat features. The system will also block offensive words and phrases. Visit their safety centre for more information.
Minecraft
Age rating - 7+
A virtual world where players can build anything within various environments and terrains. You can implement restrictions on chat, access to multiplayer games and marketplace purchases. Visit their safety centre for more information.
Fortnite
Age rating – Recommended 13+
A single or multiplayer online game, players must battle to survive. Parental controls can be enabled to set time limits, manage exposure to voice and text chat, and filter language. You can also set your profile to private, friends only. Vist their safety centre for more information.
Call of Duty
Age rating – 18+
Games are inspired by World War II, futuristic worlds and space. Call of Duty is described as an electronic shooter game. Children should not be playing this game as it is for adults only and contains adult appropriate content.
Grand Theft Auto
Age rating – 18+
Action/adventure game where players must complete missions to progress. Much of the game is based around driving and shooting. Children should not be playing this game as it is for adults only and contains adult appropriate content.
Sims/SimCity
Age rating – 12+
Building and planning game, online multiplayer. Players must expand their city with buildings, families, basic utilities, and public services within a budget. There is a live chat function however you can also play offline.