CALL OF DUTY GAMES
CALL OF DUTY GAMES
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MINIMUM AGE: 18+
WHAT IS IT? The Call of Duty (CoD) series has been at the cornerstone of the gaming industry for over two decades. The series is an online, first-person shooter franchise known for its high intensity, military-style and sometimes fantasy based game. There are currently 24 main game titles in the collection. WHAT WE SAY: Avoid. 🔞Exposure to Inappropriate Content Call of Duty features intense violence, strong language, and mature themes. Players may be exposed to graphic scenes and explicit conversations, especially in online multiplayer modes. 💬 Direct Messaging The game allows players to send direct messages through in-game chat and voice communication. This can lead to exposure to inappropriate language, harassment, or unwanted contact from strangers. 🚨Violence & Weapons: Intense combat using guns, explosives, and knives. 🧑💻 Online Predators & Grooming Due to its large online player base, Call of Duty can attract individuals with bad intentions. Predators may attempt to befriend younger players through chat, voice communication, or team interactions, making it essential for parents to monitor interactions and use parental controls. 🔐 Privacy Concerns Players often share personal information unknowingly through voice chat or profiles. Without proper privacy settings, others may gather details such as usernames, locations, or gaming habits, which can pose security risks. 📱Cyberbullying and Harassment Toxic behaviour is common in competitive online games. Players may face insults, threats, or harassment from teammates and opponents. This can negatively impact mental well-being, especially for younger players. Enabling in-game reporting tools and muting toxic players can help manage these issues. 💸In-Game Purchases Call of Duty features various in-game purchases, including battle passes, weapon and character skins, and loot bundles, which can lead to high spending, especially among younger players. 🔓Scams & Account Theft Financial scams are a risk, with phishing attempts, unauthorized transactions, and fake in-game currency sellers targeting unsuspecting players. Scammers may trick users into sharing login credentials or payment details through fraudulent websites. |
🛡️SAFETY TIPS:
📲Understand the game Familiarise yourself with the games features and how they work. Knowing how the app works will help you guide your child effectively. 👨👧Parental supervision All the major platforms that run Red Dead Redemption offer parental controls to help manage access and gameplay. On PlayStation and Xbox, parents can block mature-rated games, set screen time limits, restrict in-game purchases, and control online communication like voice and text chat. For PC, while parental controls are less integrated, tools like Windows Family Safety allow parents to set time limits and block certain games based on age ratings. 💸Limit In-App Purchases You can set spending limits or disable in-app purchases on your device to avoid accidental or excessive spending. 🚨Avoid Unofficial Downloads Stick to downloading the game from official sources to avoid malware, data breaches, or compromised versions. 📢Underage Accounts This game might have an age restriction but it lacks a proper age verification process. Therefore, there’s little stopping users from faking their dates of birth or creating bogus profiles and targeting children and young people. 👥Manage friend requests Teach your child only to accept friend requests from people they know in real life. 📷 Cover the Webcam When Not in Use Physically cover your camera when you're not ready to go live. Always be mindful of what’s visible in your background—it can reveal location clues. 🧠 Trust Your Instincts If something feels uncomfortable, it is uncomfortable. Leave the chat immediately and don’t engage with users who seem suspicious, aggressive, or inappropriate. 🖥️ Place Devices in Shared Spaces Keep internet-connected devices in living rooms or kitchens, not bedrooms. This makes risky behaviour less likely and easier to notice. 🙋♀️Conversations: 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. 🚨 Know the Signs of Trouble Watch for behaviour changes—like anxiety, secrecy, mood swings, or suddenly deleting apps. These can signal something inappropriate happened online. 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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