What's the first question parents ask when their kid comes begging to play a violent shooter-type game? Is there blood? Kids are often good at making strong arguments for why they should be allowed to play non-gory but murderous games like "Fortnite" and "Among Us." Even in "Minecraft," there are skeletons, zombies and pillagers to kill.
Read MoreIt is not just children though. More and more adults are getting caught up in a web of debt thanks to their online gaming habits. It is not unheard of for hardcore gamers to spend more than $20,000 in the course of their gaming life on their hobby.
Read MoreThey say necessity is the mother of invention, and for French-Hungarian entrepreneur Hanna Lenda, her endeavor to design educational and playful games in Arabic was sparked by the arrival of her firstborn son, Adam.
Read MoreParents should remember that games are not magic. Kids come into games with a play mindset, which doesn't always mean trying to do well in a game. You could have your kids play the game in teams so they have to slow down and debate what choices they are going to make in the game.
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