Dealing with fear and media
Research has found that these things are most likely to be scary to children:
Getting the Most Out of Video Games
Video games are a big part of both boys’ and girls’ lives and they can be a very positive experience for kids and families.
Managing Video Game Playing in the Home - Tip Sheet
Good-quality video games offer lots of benefits to children and teens.
Games - Introduction
Unlike movies or books, games are unique because they focus on agency and interactivity, meaning player do things rather than just watching or listening.
Meaning and action in games
At its core, a game is constructed from several essential components: a defined Goal (the end state players are trying to reach), Rules (the formal structure establishing what can and cannot be done), Obstacles (elements preventing easy goal achievement) and a Core Dynamic, "the main action of a game, what the player does most of the time in order to reach their goal(s)."[1]