The following article has video game tips and tricks that you can apply today.

Turn on the subtitles. Some people find it difficult to hear the dialog over the noise of gunfire and music. Always seek out a subtitle option. Look at the options menu of your video games to find the audio section. Here, you will be prompted to turn the subtitles on or off upon playing.

If you have to reload a weapon when playing a video game that has shooting involved, always take cover first. Many times people are killed off in a game because they're just standing there waiting for a gun to reload. Make sure to be a better soldier than that. Always reload your weapon out of the enemies sites.

Be sure to save your game at different areas, and not in the same slot all the time. Every few saves, create a completely new file. You might want to go back to a certain spot before your last save. If you keep saving your game to the same place, you will not be able to do this.

You should always be aware of the rating for each game. A lot of games seem to be appropriate for children because of the name and design, but they can turn out to be very violent. You need to be paying attention the both the actual rating and the reason.

You should be leery of playing games online. There is often a monthly fee for access to these sites. Take a good look at any site your children want to join as a result of their friends having memberships. Check the costs and decide if it is worth it.

Use the parental control settings available with most games. Don't forget to check whether the game may be accessed and played online. If so, limit your children's Internet access. Also, keep an eye on the requests for friends and how much time they can play.

To ensure you get the most out of your child's gaming experience, there better be limits that are set for your children when they play video games. Limiting play time to two hours a day might be a good idea. More than two hours can damage their eyes