This holiday season, would you like to make informed and timely video game purchases for your family? Are you having trouble trying to figure out if a game may be right for your kids, nieces or nephews? To give parents the inside information they need to make smart choices about video games for their families, AOL just launched PlaySavvy.com, http://www.playsavvy.com, a new site that aims to help parents of children ages 5-17 decipher the world of games, both PC and console.
PlaySavvy provides the following features:
• Gaming 101 – PlaySavvy editors help parents understand game ratings and where to find them on a game box, show parents how to use parental controls on various game systems, offer tips on which online games and web sites are safe for children, and provide advice for first-time buyers on the differences between video game systems and which one is most appropriate for their family.
• Parent Q&A – Consumers can ask questions about games and get answers from a panel of real-life parents.
• Reviews – Video game experts evaluate how appropriate (and how much fun) specific games are for kids.
• Relevant How-To Articles – PlaySavvy staff helps guide parents through the vast video game world including hot-button topics such as content and safety.
With video game systems now in a majority of households, and online games a click-of-the-mouse away on any computer, it's easy to get overwhelmed just trying to figure out what these games are about, to say nothing of exposure to excessive violence, inappropriate content and the dangers of interacting with strangers online. PlaySavvy helps parents stay aware of their kids' entertainment choices, including assisting them in making informed decisions when purchasing games for their children. You can learn more about Video Games and Consoles by reading this blog entry within SafetyClicks.
On the PlaySavvy site, check out Shigeru Miyamoto's - the man behind Mario, Donkey Kong, and the Nintendo Wii- Three Simple Rules for Parents.
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Archana Shekar 12-14-2008 @ 11:23PM
Yes you are absolutely correct.Yes I have read the article Video Games and Consoles in safety clicks.
Archana Shekar
online safety advisor -www.8falcons.com
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shannonGB 1-06-2009 @ 9:48AM
Great article. As parents don't have much time to game or familiarize themselves with gaming stuff, they will need articles like this so they will be in the know. Who knows, after reading this they might also be intrigued to try out the games themselves.
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