Gaming and the virtual world

Its easy to access thousands of games online for free by simply signing up to the host site.

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Advantages

* Sign up for free
* Thousands of games to choose from
* Socialise online with virtual friends

Disadvantages

* No censorship
* Shooting games, etc, may not be suitable for all users
* Adverts pop up during games
* Some costs needed for extra ammo, lives, etc
* Signing up can send spam to your inbox

Controversial issues surrounding gaming

* Racism
* Sexism
* Violence
* Digital divide
* Educational purpose
* Censorship