Dozens of students enrolled in Virtual School Victoria with a gaming addiction last year, but one expert warns virtual education might do more harm than good.
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Dozens of students enrolled in Virtual School Victoria with a gaming addiction last year, but one expert warns virtual education might do more harm than good.
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Millions of Australian women play video games in some form or another, with mums using them as a way to unwind and connect with their children.
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Managing your kids’ internet use can be a headache, even when you’re a tech-savvy parent. We found some solutions…sort of.
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Victorian coroner says 13-year-old’s parents and school were not aware of risks posed by extensive gaming or how it related to behaviour
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A US game has got regulatory approval to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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My daughters did not even know his real name but the death of American YouTube influencer Technoblade moved them to tears. They were not alone.
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For lots of kids, the IRL world can be lonely. 'Lego Star Wars' and 'Super Paper Mario' helped my son focus and find a community.
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US police said: "We're truly lucky we found this young girl and she was alive."
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A BBC investigation witnesses grooming, sexual material and a rape threat in a virtual reality world.
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Last summer, Allen Roach saw something that really disturbed him: His then-11-year-old son, Peyton, used a sword to slice off the arms and legs of characters in a virtual reality medieval fantasy game, Blade & Sorcery, then threw the dismembered digital bodies off a bridge.
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My daughter said What Remains of Edith Finch would be an emotionally intense family tale. She was right in all the wrong ways
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If you’re looking for a video game for your next family game night, these are the games we recommend for all ages and skill levels.
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Over a third of patients stuck on waiting list after referrals double in a year
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Your game console collects plenty of information, but with a few settings changes, you can limit how much data you share with strangers or companies.
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Video games appeal to all ages, but when do they become a distraction for parents?
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Computer games may be filling a void left by friendships that fell away over lockdown
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"Open Roads" is an upcoming adventure about the ups and downs of a mother-daughter relationship.
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Introducing Labo Fit Adventure Kart: A total-body exercise program that gets you fit while playing Mario Kart! The Labo Fit Adventure Kart Kit allows you to control your kart by pedaling on the Bike-Con and steering and shooting items with the Ring-Con.
Like many people, I find seeking the motivation to exercise impossibly difficult. That's why this year, I decided the only way I'm going to get fit is by combining exercise with Mario Kart. So I designed and built an entire system of custom accessories and sensors to allow me to control Mario Kart while exercising! This video goes into detail behind why and how I created it.
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Children who play video games on a school night are more likely to get better grades, according to a new study.
Experts say the research challenge
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A day ahead of release, a reviewer's seizure prompts changes to the hotly anticipated game.
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Pioneering school in initiative is discovering that online gaming can promote positive learning traits and behaviour among youth.
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With so much of what we consider normal on indefinite hiatus, the allure of Fortnite is hard to ignore.