Entries in 'pegi' (72)

We've done our job - now it's time for parents to do theirs

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 6th 2012 at 2:38PM in News
PEGI games ratings come into force today

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 30th 2012 at 8:11AM in News
FEATURE: PEGI is law - what now?

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.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jul 25th 2012 at 3:09PM in News
Read exclusive interviews with EA, UKIE and Gearbox in this week's MCV

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.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jul 19th 2012 at 1:38PM in News

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UKIE revamps AskAboutGames.com ahead of PEGI launch

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.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 19th 2012 at 11:10AM in News
PEGI ratings go official on July 30th

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 10th 2012 at 2:52PM in News
UKIE readies PEGI campaign ahead of July launch

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.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 13th 2012 at 3:04PM in News

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UK Government making age-12 rating legally enforceable for video games

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.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 10th 2012 at 11:52AM in News
End in sight for dual ratings as Parliament starts PEGI plan

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.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 10th 2012 at 11:48AM in News
Deus Ex rating appears for PS3

Deus Ex rating appears for PS3

PEGI has issued a PS3 rating for ‘Deus Ex’, pointing to a PSN release of Eidos’ stealth shooter.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 3rd 2012 at 1:50AM in News
PEGI ratings now set for July

PEGI ratings now set for July

The much-delayed implementation of the PEGI age rating system should finally happen in July, says UKIE.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 26th 2012 at 11:18AM in News

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PEGI delayed. Again.

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.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 15th 2011 at 5:14PM in News
Digital chart and PEGI plan set for early 2012

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 ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 10th 2011 at 9:30AM in News
New initiatives show UKIE strength at AGM

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.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 10th 2011 at 8:24AM in News
PEGI widens remit with mobile ratings

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.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Sep 9th 2011 at 8:37AM in News

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PEGI releases Windows Phone 7 app

PEGI releases Windows Phone 7 app

European games rating body PEGI has released a Windows Phone 7 version of its smartphone app.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 20th 2011 at 3:09PM in News
PEGI counters fresh ratings row

PEGI counters fresh ratings row

PEGI says it must go ahead with controversial plans to end dual classifications on European game boxes.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 27th 2011 at 12:00PM in News
ISFE defends change to PEGI ratings

ISFE defends change to PEGI ratings

The body that looks after PEGI says it was right to stop the dual-rating of products.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 29th 2011 at 1:00PM in News
We Dare to carry warning label

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2011 at 2:46PM in News
PEGI plans postponed until September

PEGI plans postponed until September

Confusion over whether games featuring video content still need a BBFC logo has temporarily derailed the implementation of PEGI.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 26th 2011 at 5:09PM in News
Vaizey confirms PEGI delay

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 13th 2011 at 2:12PM in News
EU versions of Black Ops banned in Germany

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 ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 28th 2010 at 12:22PM in News
Culture Dept distances itself from MP’s MOH outcry

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.

by Rob Crossley
on Aug 23rd 2010 at 12:24PM in News
PEGI ratings delayed until 2011

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 ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 15th 2010 at 6:24PM in News