“The real battle is not parents against Facebook. The true nature of the battle is the battle of the heart.”

“Roblox has the potential to be a learning tool similar to Minecraft, but it has its downsides. Because all of its content is user-generated, children can be exposed to a range of material. Much of it is age-appropriate for tweens and teens. Some of it is just annoying, such as advertising and incessant demands to buy “Robux,” Roblox’s in-game currency. And a sliver of it is very concerning, such as predatory behavior and sexually explicit user forums. However, with careful attention to red flags, privacy settings, and other safety precautions, children can have a rich and thrilling experience playing Roblox. But your understanding of how it works, and how your children can use it safely, is key. Learn more about the pros and cons of this immersive, creative, and powerful multiplayer gaming service.”

“Apex Legends has more the look and feel of a hardcore military-style first-person shooter.”

The Fortnite phenomenon of 2018 – culminating in a user base of roughly 200 million players, of which your school-aged child is probably one – may have met its match.

Copycat battle royale game Apex Legends, launched last week with absolutely no advance publicity, racked up 10 million new players in first three days alone. That means it is growing faster than Fortnite.