IF YOU’RE A SERIOUS GAMER, you’ll be aware of the advantages of using a VPN. As traffic between your device and the server is encrypted, your ISP can’t monitor and ‘throttle’ it, slowing down your game. With the IP address hidden behind the VPN server, players are also better protected from DOS (Denial of Service) and ‘swatting’ attacks.

Still, connecting to the internet through a VPN introduces an additional ‘hop’ in your traffic’s route, which can increase latency. This can be an issue if your chosen title only allows you split-seconds to shoot, slash, or jump. Many VPN providers claim to offer the very best servers in optimal locations, with swathes of bandwidth for the perfect gaming experience.