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5 Oct How does a game enemy decide what to do? State machines for beginners Ever wondered how a game guard knows when to chase you? Most enemies run on a state machine: they are always in exactly one state, like… Subscriptions
5 Oct Can your family share one game subscription? PlayStation, Xbox and Switch rules Can the whole family use one game subscription? It depends on the platform. PlayStation and Xbox share benefits through a console, while… Parents
5 Oct How much gaming is too much? Build a screen-time plan that protects sleep Is two hours a day the right limit for gaming? Pediatricians say there isn't enough evidence for one number that fits every child. What… Parents
4 Oct Who can talk to your child in games? Voice chat, text and friend settings Online games let strangers reach your child by voice chat, text messages and friend requests, and each one is a separate door you can… Hardware
4 Oct Do you need a mechanical keyboard? Switches, actuation and rapid trigger Every key press is a decision: when does the keyboard decide you pressed it? Mechanical switches usually decide at a fixed depth, while… Parents
3 Oct Parental controls on PS5, Xbox and Switch: what each can limit Parental controls live on accounts, not on the console, so the first rule is that your child must play signed in as themselves. This guide… Consoles
2 Oct PS5, Xbox Series or Switch 2: which console fits how you play? PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 are all good, and the right one depends on where you play, who you play with and which games you want… Parents
2 Oct In-game purchases and loot boxes: how to set spending limits Many games are free to start and then ask for money in small amounts: gems, skins, loot boxes and season passes. Small purchases add up… Subscriptions
2 Oct Is a game subscription worth it? A break-even calculator A game subscription is like a library card: lots to play while you pay, nothing to keep when you stop. Whether that beats buying depends on… Consoles
2 Oct How much storage does a console really need? Console storage runs out faster than you expect, and each console has its own rules for which drive works. PS5 needs a fast M.2 SSD, Xbox… Subscriptions
2 Oct Do you need a subscription to play online? Rules by platform Whether you need a subscription to play online depends on where you play and what you play. On PC and mobile, almost never. On PlayStation…
5 Oct How does a game enemy decide what to do? State machines for beginners Ever wondered how a game guard knows when to chase you? Most enemies run on a state machine: they are always in exactly one state, like… Subscriptions
5 Oct Can your family share one game subscription? PlayStation, Xbox and Switch rules Can the whole family use one game subscription? It depends on the platform. PlayStation and Xbox share benefits through a console, while… Parents
5 Oct How much gaming is too much? Build a screen-time plan that protects sleep Is two hours a day the right limit for gaming? Pediatricians say there isn't enough evidence for one number that fits every child. What… Parents
4 Oct Who can talk to your child in games? Voice chat, text and friend settings Online games let strangers reach your child by voice chat, text messages and friend requests, and each one is a separate door you can… Hardware
4 Oct Do you need a mechanical keyboard? Switches, actuation and rapid trigger Every key press is a decision: when does the keyboard decide you pressed it? Mechanical switches usually decide at a fixed depth, while… Parents
3 Oct Parental controls on PS5, Xbox and Switch: what each can limit Parental controls live on accounts, not on the console, so the first rule is that your child must play signed in as themselves. This guide… Consoles
2 Oct PS5, Xbox Series or Switch 2: which console fits how you play? PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 are all good, and the right one depends on where you play, who you play with and which games you want… Parents
2 Oct In-game purchases and loot boxes: how to set spending limits Many games are free to start and then ask for money in small amounts: gems, skins, loot boxes and season passes. Small purchases add up… Subscriptions
2 Oct Is a game subscription worth it? A break-even calculator A game subscription is like a library card: lots to play while you pay, nothing to keep when you stop. Whether that beats buying depends on… Consoles
2 Oct How much storage does a console really need? Console storage runs out faster than you expect, and each console has its own rules for which drive works. PS5 needs a fast M.2 SSD, Xbox… Subscriptions
2 Oct Do you need a subscription to play online? Rules by platform Whether you need a subscription to play online depends on where you play and what you play. On PC and mobile, almost never. On PlayStation…