Safe, Sensible Gaming Matthew Bowman Healthy Schools

Its come a long way since … Atari 2600 – Released in NES - Released in Europe-1986 Nintendo GameBoy- Released in Europe 1990 Playstation 1- Released in Europe-1995 Master System – Released in Europe 1987 Sega Mega Drive- Released in Europe 1990

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Classification of Games The content of games given this rating is considered suitable for all age groups. Some violence in a comical context (typically Bugs Bunny or Tom & Jerry cartoon-like forms of violence) is acceptable. The child should not be able to associate the character on the screen with real life characters, they should be totally fantasy. The game should not contain any sounds or pictures that are likely to scare or frighten young children. No bad language should be heard and there should be no scenes containing nudity nor any reference to sexual activity. Any game that would normally be rated at 3 but contains some possibly frightening scenes or sounds may be considered suitable in this category. Some scenes of partial nudity may be permitted but never in a sexual context. This rating is applied once the depiction of violence (or sexual activity) reaches a stage that looks the same as would be expected in real life. More extreme bad language, the concept of the use of tobacco and drugs and the depiction of criminal activities can be content of games that are rated 16. Videogames that show violence of a slightly more graphic nature towards fantasy character and/or non graphic violence towards human-looking characters or recognisable animals, as well as videogames that show nudity of a slightly more graphic nature would fall in this age category. Any bad language in this category must be mild and fall short of sexual expletives. This rating is applied once the depiction of violence (or sexual activity) reaches a stage that looks the same as would be expected in real life. More extreme bad language, the concept of the use of tobacco and drugs and the depiction of criminal activities can be content of games that are rated 16.

Game Descriptions Bad Language Game contains bad language Fear Game may be frightening or scary for young children Sex Game depicts nudity and/or sexual behaviour or sexual references Violence Game contains depictions of violence Drugs Game refers to or depicts the use of drugs Online gameplay Game can be played online Gambling Games that encourage or teach gambling Discrimination Game contains depictions of, or material which may encourage, discrimination

Games Console Parent/Security settings.(360/PS3/Wii)  There are different levels of security settings on each different console.  The main areas of security/parental control on each console consist briefly of –  Which games can be played.  Which films and TV shows can be watched.  How long each family member can use the console on a daily or weekly basis.  Whether or not someone can access Xbox LIVE/PSN/Wii online.

How to guides – Xbox 360/PS3 and Wii  Video's "How to Set Up Parental Controls on The Xbox 360" info - AOL Lifestyle UK Video's "How to Set Up Parental Controls on The Xbox 360" info - AOL Lifestyle UK  Gamers4Croydon explains the PLAYSTATION 3 parental controls – YouTube Gamers4Croydon explains the PLAYSTATION 3 parental controls – YouTube  ESAC's Parental Control Features for the Wii - YouTube ESAC's Parental Control Features for the Wii - YouTube

Impact of gaming on children/Young People  Tend to be more aggressive  Are more prone to confrontation with their teachers  May engage in fights with their peers/become isolated and ‘a loner’  See a decline in school achievements. Gradual disinterest in school work/Life  Confusion of the line between fantasy and reality  Lack of sleep (Sleep deprived) and lack of quality rest  DVT(Deep vain thrombosis)

Appropriate for young people?  No Russian –  MW2: No Russian – YouTube MW2: No Russian – YouTube  The player as Joseph Allen, under the alias Alexei Borodin, starts out in an elevator with Vladimir Makarov and three other gunmen in Zakhaev International Airport. Makarov say "S nami bog", which is Russian for "God is with us", and reminds them not to speak Russian, and that English should instead be used. When the elevator opens, they slowly walk out into an airport security checkpoint where all of the gunmen open fire on the civilians, although the player may abstain.  What are you opinions on what you have just seen?  Is this appropriate for young people?

Are games to blame?  When PlayStation turns nasty: Father, 46, tracks down and throttles schoolboy, 13, in revenge attack for 'killing' him on Call Of Duty – Daily Mail  Norway Suspect Used Call Of Duty To Train For Massacre (‘“I just bought Modern Warfare 2, the game. It is probably the best military simulator out there and it’s one of the hottest games this year. … I see MW2 more as a part of my training-simulation than anything else.) Forbes  Video games are good for children - EU report ("video games can stimulate learning of facts and skills such as strategic thinking, creativity, cooperation and innovative thinking, which are important skills in the information society." ) The Guardian

Something to think about…  Is Klaus Home?? Is Klaus Home??  What do you see within the short clip?  How does it make you feel?  Are there things that can be put in place for Klaus to be safer online?  Where is Klaus?

Useful Websites and links  Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre - internet safety – CEOP Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre - internet safety – CEOP  Thinkuknow – home Thinkuknow – home  PEGI Pan European Game Information – Welcome PEGI Pan European Game Information – Welcome  Xbox Parental Control | Xbox Family Settings | Xbox Privacy - Xbox.com Xbox Parental Control | Xbox Family Settings | Xbox Privacy - Xbox.com  PS3™ | Using the parental control settings PS3™ | Using the parental control settings  | Wii - How To - System Settings | Nintendo | Wii - How To - System Settings | Nintendo

Contact Details.  Matthew Bowman  Bolton Healthy Schools St Peters House Siverwell Street Bolton BL11PP