Entries in 'pegi' (72)
We've done our job - now it's time for parents to do theirs
PEGI age ratings have been law in the UK for a whole week now. But the battle is only just beginning.
PEGI games ratings come into force today
After what seems like an eternity of legislation limbo, PEGI age ratings for video games have become law in the UK today.
FEATURE: PEGI is law - what now?
A lot has happened since Tanya Byron first put pen to paper on her Byron Review in September 2007.
Read exclusive interviews with EA, UKIE and Gearbox in this week's MCV
The latest issue of MCV is now available digitally, and it features interviews with Electronic Arts, UKIE and Borderlands developer Gearbox.
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UKIE revamps AskAboutGames.com ahead of PEGI launch
AskAboutGames.com, a website designed to educate parents and families about video games, is online once more.
PEGI ratings go official on July 30th
July 30th is the day that the full-blooded new PEGI age ratings system for video games will go live in the UK.
UKIE readies PEGI campaign ahead of July launch
UK games trade body UKIE will launch a massive media campaign to promote the new PEGI age ratings system before it becomes enforceable in July.
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UK Government making age-12 rating legally enforceable for video games
Retailers that sell games rated 12 or over to younger children could be jailed.
End in sight for dual ratings as Parliament starts PEGI plan
After a drawn out saga, the Government today began the Parliamentary process to have the PEGI ratings for video games become the de facto classification in the UK.
Deus Ex rating appears for PS3
PEGI has issued a PS3 rating for ‘Deus Ex’, pointing to a PSN release of Eidos’ stealth shooter.
PEGI ratings now set for July
The much-delayed implementation of the PEGI age rating system should finally happen in July, says UKIE.
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PEGI delayed. Again.
UKIE had reported that further delays are holding back the introduction of PEGI as the standard age rating system in the UK.
Digital chart and PEGI plan set for early 2012
UKIE has confirmed that plans are still on course for PEGI, which is currently awaiting final EU sign offs before UK Government grants the on-pack marks as the only ratings ...
New initiatives show UKIE strength at AGM
There's still no news on the new exec director, but attendees to UKIE's successful AGM last week would be be forgiven for thinking it didn't need a leader.
PEGI widens remit with mobile ratings
Ratings body PEGI has introduced a new system for mobile games – and it wants the likes of Apple and Android to start using them.
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PEGI releases Windows Phone 7 app
European games rating body PEGI has released a Windows Phone 7 version of its smartphone app.
PEGI counters fresh ratings row
PEGI says it must go ahead with controversial plans to end dual classifications on European game boxes.
ISFE defends change to PEGI ratings
The body that looks after PEGI says it was right to stop the dual-rating of products.
We Dare to carry warning label
Ubisoft has confirmed that this week's Wii and PS3 release We Dare will carry an additional warning sticker in addition to its PEGI 12 age certificate.
PEGI plans postponed until September
Confusion over whether games featuring video content still need a BBFC logo has temporarily derailed the implementation of PEGI.
Vaizey confirms PEGI delay
The rollout of the new PEGI video games classification system will miss its current April deadline and will not be introduced until July of this year at the earliest.
EU versions of Black Ops banned in Germany
German consumers hoping to get their hands on the PC version of the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops will not be able to play PAL versions imported from other ...
Culture Dept distances itself from MP’s MOH outcry
The Department for Culture Media and Sport has declined to endorse fresh calls to ban Medal Of Honor at retail.
PEGI ratings delayed until 2011
The Video Standards Council has confirmed that the proposed changes to the UK video games age ratings system that will make PEGI legally enforceable will not now be put in ...
