COD Advanced Warfare for a 12year old
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Yes it's rating is 18 but so is bloodsport and die hard, both of which kids grew up watching, including myself.
Certain games I think are unsuitable such as GTA5 etc. But after playing AW it's not too bad, just make sure he mutes other players if playing online.
You should also take into account any social exclusion that may occur. If all his friends are playing it nightly and chatting on it. Then your son goes school he could be out the loop with his friends. Sad but true.
Certain games I think are unsuitable such as GTA5 etc. But after playing AW it's not too bad, just make sure he mutes other players if playing online.
You should also take into account any social exclusion that may occur. If all his friends are playing it nightly and chatting on it. Then your son goes school he could be out the loop with his friends. Sad but true.
Edited by Johna on Thursday 26th March 21:36
I was playing Grand Theft Auto 3 by age 14.
That said, my time playing it was strictly monitored and I wasn't left alone playing it for hours on end.
That was just before the advent of online gaming (well, before it became so mainstream) and I actually think the competitiveness of that kind of arena isn't suitable for younger minds - especially where headsets are involved. It's only a matter of time before your child goes head-to-head with an angry, racist Northerner (why are they always northern?!) and the associated foul language that goes with it.
Also, I get royally f*cked off if I'm out-smarted by someone online not old enough to buy cigarettes!
That said, my time playing it was strictly monitored and I wasn't left alone playing it for hours on end.
That was just before the advent of online gaming (well, before it became so mainstream) and I actually think the competitiveness of that kind of arena isn't suitable for younger minds - especially where headsets are involved. It's only a matter of time before your child goes head-to-head with an angry, racist Northerner (why are they always northern?!) and the associated foul language that goes with it.
Also, I get royally f*cked off if I'm out-smarted by someone online not old enough to buy cigarettes!
Indeed. I've always found age ratings for both games and other activities to have more to do with accepted culture than actual risk. For example at 17 you could get laid, then could jump in your car, drive to the army recruitment office and be trained to kill. But buy Battlefield 4? No, that's way too risky young man 
Snubs said:
Indeed. I've always found age ratings for both games and other activities to have more to do with accepted culture than actual risk. For example at 17 you could get laid, then could jump in your car, drive to the army recruitment office and be trained to kill. But buy Battlefield 4? No, that's way too risky young man
Also in countries a lot worse of than ours there are 12 year olds running round with AK47s. So in comparison...
jogon said:
Have you seen the comments on the news websites regarding this. Everyone I have seen is saying how ridiculous this is and that the school governors should be sacked.I think these days the campaigns are often much worse than the multiplayer in terms of graphics of the game play and langage used.
The only thing I would point out is the other people that play the game if you go online. Johna will have to admit that the langue that the PH lot used to use on various COD games was probably not the best for a 12 year old to be listening to. And that was both in lobbies and in game. However it was generally later at night we would be on.
It's your child and your call really. Also very dependent on how your child can rationalise the game. I would be reluctant to let any child play the game unless they had a proper grasp that the game is fantasy and only based on real life (not the other way around).
The only thing I would point out is the other people that play the game if you go online. Johna will have to admit that the langue that the PH lot used to use on various COD games was probably not the best for a 12 year old to be listening to. And that was both in lobbies and in game. However it was generally later at night we would be on.
It's your child and your call really. Also very dependent on how your child can rationalise the game. I would be reluctant to let any child play the game unless they had a proper grasp that the game is fantasy and only based on real life (not the other way around).
My parents were relaxed about video games when I was young (and not in a "I can't be bothered to see what they're up to" way) and I personally feel it was a good thing.
We'll stick a horror film on and the Mrs will be shrieking and jumping around while I'm there not bothered.
When you grew up as a 10 year old playing Resident Evil in the pitch black, running through boarded up corridors full of zombies.... :big laugh:
We'll stick a horror film on and the Mrs will be shrieking and jumping around while I'm there not bothered.
When you grew up as a 10 year old playing Resident Evil in the pitch black, running through boarded up corridors full of zombies.... :big laugh:
I saw something come up earlier on Facebook that parents could start facing fines for letting their kids play adult rated games?
IMHO, if he's already played it on the wii, there won't be much difference in playing the latest one.
I've been playing games since at least 10/11, GTA and lets not forget one the best games ever. The Getaway. Now, I believe I turned out ok.
IMHO, if he's already played it on the wii, there won't be much difference in playing the latest one.
I've been playing games since at least 10/11, GTA and lets not forget one the best games ever. The Getaway. Now, I believe I turned out ok.
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