{"id":18194,"date":"2022-01-13T08:02:13","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T08:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/?p=18194"},"modified":"2022-01-13T08:03:34","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T08:03:34","slug":"gaming-in-2022-top-5-best-video-games-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/gaming-in-2022-top-5-best-video-games-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaming in 2022: Top 5 Best Video Games for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Video-games-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Video-games-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Video-games-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Video-games-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Video-games.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>More children are playing video games than ever before. With one study finding that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/274427\/online-gaming-among-children-in-the-uk-by-age-group\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80% of children aged 12-15 in the UK played online games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the three months leading up to 2021, the pandemic boom in gaming is clear. With a consequential national emergency building in children\u2019s mental health, some are even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/can-video-games-help-kids-anxiety-mental-health-170958009.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">turning to video games to help with their anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, many parents are concerned about the nature of the games their children have access to. In this guide, we\u2019ll list our favourite 5 child-friendly video games \u2013 with no brutal missions or warfare involved. Instead, the focus will be on games to boost creativity, share with friends, and enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released in 2020, this Nintendo game is powered by imagination. On start-up, you\u2019ll find your character on a deserted island, asked to pitch a tent which will eventually become your house. You can gather tools and objects to build more houses, or you might prefer to trade them in for currency. Animal Crossing allows users to build their own society, but you\u2019ll also be able to fish, snorkel, grow trees and meet other characters.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Super Mario 3D All-Stars<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also released by Nintendo in 2020 for the Nintendo Switch, this compilation game celebrates the 35<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anniversary of the Super Mario franchise. Gamers will be able to flick through Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy, so it\u2019s a great choice if you\u2019re looking for variety.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Sims 4<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this classic simulation game, players can create their very own world \u2013 from communities to landscapes. Children love Sims because nothing has to make sense, and you\u2019ll be able to build absolutely anything you want. With plenty of available add-ons and compatibility with most consoles, it\u2019s a foolproof choice for a creative mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minecraft Dungeons<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minecraft Dungeons differs to the classic Minecraft game. Instead of being an open-world style game focusing on mining and building, this exciting new game lets players move through dungeons, beating monsters and seeking treasure. Plus, this game is available on PS4, Xbox, Switch and PC too.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man: Miles Morales<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sequel to the original 2018 Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man game, this exciting release for PS4 and PS5 follows the adventures of its hero protagonist. The unique acrobatic motions of swinging, coasting, and leaping across the New York skyline creates an iconic gameplay experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual graphics and soundtracks on video games are best enjoyed with quality monitors and hi-fi or headphones for the most immersive experience possible. To cut down costs on video games this year, why not see if you\u2019re eligible for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthservicediscounts.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHS discounts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on headphones, laptops, games and more?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More children are playing video games than ever before. With one study finding that 80% of children aged 12-15 in the UK played online games in the three months leading up to 2021, the pandemic boom in gaming is clear. 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