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Hodge calls for ‘grown up’ ratings debate
Margaret Hodge, the UK minister for culture, creative industries and tourism, has called on the BBFC and the games industry to sensibly address the issue over the future classification of ...
BBFC seeks ‘compromise’ over ratings
The BBFC has responded to earlier ELSPA claims that it was incapable of properly working with the games industry - and said it ultimately wants to pursue a partnership with ...
ELSPA tells Government: ‘PEGI is the only option’
The games industry’s future in online games means that PEGI is the only choice for games classification in the UK, ELSPA head Paul Jackson today told the Government.
Shellshock 2 confirmed
The BBFC has confirmed that Eidos has a new Shellshock game in the works – entitles Shellshock 2: Blood Trails.Advertisement
UK public backs PEGI, reveals survey
A YouGov survey has revealed that 67 per cent of British adults support a single age ratings system consistent across Europe – much like that offered by PEGI.
‘PEGI is crucial for UK industry’
ELSPA has flown in the face of Dr. Tanya Byron’s recommendations by stating that adoption of the pan-European PEGI age ratings system for games sold in store and online is ...
BBFC hits back at ELSPA
The British Board of Film Classification has responded to ELSPA’s decision to ‘warn off’ publishers to its advances – stating that its relationship with UK games firms is a private ...
ELSPA warns publishers off BBFC
The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association has instructed its members to ignore any request from the BBFC to change the current age ratings process.Advertisement
BBFC to launch online ratings system
The BBFC is to launch a new online ratings platform for downloadable games.
Metal Gear Solid 4 rated ‘15’
Konami’s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots has been passed by the BBFC with a ‘15’ age rating.
BBFC: We’ve benefited from Manhunt 2 case
The British Board of Film Classification has given its first interview on its battle to get Rockstar’s Manhunt 2 banned – and told MCV that the High Court case that ...
PEGI ‘not pleased’ by Byron proposals
The Byron Review’s proposal to increase the BBFC’s responsibilities has caused disappointment at PEGI HQ – but the classification body has stressed that its strength online will show the industry ...Advertisement
BBFC rated games may take longer to process
Manufacturing specialist The Producers is concerned that games may take longer to arrive at retail, but insists the manufacturing process will not be affected.
PEGI: ‘We’re the future’
The parent of PEGI has told MCV that it has the ‘leading edge’ over the BBFC when it comes to online games ratings.
Ramsdale: ‘We’re not giving up on PEGI’
EA’s UK VP and general manager Keith Ramsdale has revealed his disappointment over the Byron Review’s scaling back of PEGI’s powers – and vowed to convince the Government of the ...
BBFC greenlights GTA IV
Age ratings board the BBFC has told MCV that GTA IV has been given an 18 certificate, after initially banning fellow Rockstar title Manhunt 2.Advertisement
BYRON REVIEW: Rating system as it stands
Currently video games are subject to two classification bodies, PEGI and BBFC, with the latter only used for more adult software.
BYRON REVIEW: BBFC hits back at ELSPA
Director of the BBFC David Cooke has welcomed the Byron review’s recommendations – and has emphasised that its own ratings system is the industry standard.
BYRON REVIEW: Media Reaction
Newspapers across the country have responded this morning to Dr Tanya Byron’s report ‘Safer Children in a Digital World’.
BBFC to get the axe after Manhunt madness?
Manhunt 2 has finally been cleared for release – but its convoluted journey to retail has exposed the inherent problems with the current games classification system, say commentators.
Manhunt 2 granted UK release
Rockstar’s Manhunt 2 has finally been granted a UK release after a lengthy legal battle with the British Board of Film Classification.
BBFC: ‘We’re ready to rate all games’
The British Board Of Film Classification told MCV that it would back any move to make it responsible for rating every game – and that it recognises flaws in PEGI’s ...
PEGI: 'Dumping us is a big mistake'
The Interactive Software Federation of Europe has fired out a worrying warning to Gordon Brown – labelling any move to drop its PEGI ratings in the wake of Dr. Tanya ...
HAVE YOUR SAY: BBFC ratings for all games – a good idea?
If MCV and The Guardian’s predictions are correct, then there will soon be universal BBFC ‘cinema-style’ ratings for all game releases.
