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Things to Keep in Mind Whilst Gaming and Travelling

By Barry Paul
February 25, 2021
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Thanks to modern mobile devices, we’re able to take part in many of our favourite pastimes whilst on the go with little restriction – our favourite games and apps can go everywhere with us, most are completely fine and will have little restriction, but there are some things that you’ll need to keep in mind for other titles, and some things you’ll need to stay on top of when gaming whilst travelling.

Data usage may be important 

Many games rely on a constant connection to play now, and whilst that may be fine whilst at home on wi-fi, but when you’re using your own data it can quickly get chewed through without realising particularly whilst roaming abroad. It’s something very easy to overlook, particularly if you’re not used to keeping an eye on it – but there may also be possibilities to turn certain features off, or in some instances run in offline mode entirely. Explore your options to ensure you’re not eating through all of your data first!

Different gaming laws in different countries

In mobile gaming, different gambling services have quickly become the most popular gaming options – online casinos for example offer countless hours of entertainment for the growing older audience and the changing demographic – whilst some have introduced different initiatives to slow the growth such as Gamstop and the growing services where some non gamstop casinos are available, others have outlawed gambling entirely. If one of your favourite games falls under this category, it’s important to understand which restrictions may be in place so you don’t accidentally break any laws.

Some may be region locked and unavailable when you travel

It has become a growing trend in different online services to region lock certain services, this could mean that your favourite game or certain features within it aren’t available when travelling – unfortunately, there aren’t many ways to get around this and is just part and parcel with modern tech and modern software in particular. Many will also advertise if they do this, however, so you’ll know ahead of time whether or not you’ll find restriction whilst on the move.

These are just a few of the things to consider, and mostly tied to mobile gaming – if you’re travelling with a newer console like the Switch then your options open up much more – the best way to stay on top of everything is just to plan for it though and make sure you know what to expect, to ensure you’re not getting caught off guard.

 

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