Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO)

CS:GO

MINIMUM AGE: 18
 
WHAT IS IT?
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based first person shooter gameplay the original Counter-Strike pioneered when it launched in 1999. Two teams compete in multiple rounds of objective-based game modes with the goal of winning enough rounds to win the match.

WHAT WE SAY:
Treat with caution.
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• Game modes;
• Competitive - Two teams of five compete in a best-of-30 match using standard competitive Counter-Strike rules. Join a match on your own or form a team and queue for a match together! Most definitely will children and young people be playing with strangers using this mode.
• Wingman - Queue by yourself or grab a friend in this 2v2 best-of-16 game mode on single bomb site maps.
• Casual - Find a Casual match and play at your own pace in this drop-in, drop-out game mode. This mode again will see users gaming with strangers.
• As well as 'Deathmatch', 'Arms Race' and 'Demolition'.  
• This game has chat function with microphones. Meaning children and young people could actually have conversations with strangers. 
• However, the game allows both mute single players by blocking their communication in the scoreboard or disable voice messages completely. 

SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:

• This game is not suitable for children and young people!
• CS:GO allows both mute single players by blocking their communication in the scoreboard or disable voice messages completely. ​
• Make sure that children and young people always use their device in a room whereby adults are present.
• Discuss 'friends' - there is no such thing as an 'internet friend'. Encourage children and young people to only engage with other users whom adults know in the 'real-world', and that they know and trust.
• Use protection settings, such as time limitations, or only allow social media usage with parental guidance.
• Outline clear rules for your children. Pay attention to their development. As they get older, they should generally be given more freedom.
• Communication will also become more important as children get older. Explain that you are not trying to control them but want to agree upon a set of ground rules.
• Try to stay up-to-date on Internet trends and best practices.
• Talk to your children about the risks of disclosing personal data.
• Have open discussions with children and young people about the topics associated with online use - bullying, grooming, sexual and criminal exploitation, body image, as well as accessing support and how to report. 

FURTHER SUPPORT:
For parents/ carers If you're worried about your child or need support call NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. 

If you discover criminal content when online then report it directly to the police or the Internet Watch Foundation. 

If you're worried about online grooming or sexual behaviour online then report directly to the police or contact CEOP. 

For Children & young people if they're worried or want to talk, encourage them to contact Childline Online or call 0800 1111. 

Check out our Resource Centre for further information and useful online safety tips.

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