BONUS: Fortnite Explained, with Keith Stuart

BONUS: Fortnite Explained, with Keith Stuart

 

How do we keep children safe when they're playing games online? What's the best way to manage screentime? What is Fortnite, why is it so popular, and what age should kids be allowed to start playing it? Helping us answer all these questions is the awesome author and video games journalist, Keith Stuart!

This special episode is sponsored by Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite. We talk about some of the positive aspects of gaming, including why games can be a lifeline for neurodivergent children.  We also offer some tips for parents for getting involved in their kids’ gaming and avoiding arguments about screentime, or at least reducing them.


Then it's time for a chat about Fortnite specifically - we explain how it all works, and take a look at the wide range of experiences on offer within the game, such as LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and thousands more. We also discuss Epic’s approach to safety and some of the parental controls available for you to use. 


There's also a bit of book chat - Keith is now writing his fifth novel, and we find out about his writing routine. His latest book, Love is a Curse, is out now.


Do have a look at the websites we recommend - askaboutgames.com and familygamingdatabase.comCheck out Epic’s Safety and Security site for more info. And check out Andy Robertson's great book, Taming Gaming.


Thanks again to our sponsors, Epic Games.

 

And thank you for listening! 

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