Entries in 'pegi' (72)
New Indiana Jones game confirmed
A new, non-LEGO Indiana Jones game will be arriving on consoles soon – despite assumptions that LucasArts had canned it.
ELSPA reponds to age ratings consultation period
ELSPA has spoken out today following the DCMS Select Committee report and the launch of the DCSF’s formal government consultation into age rating systems in the UK.
ELSPA dismisses Fleet Street scaremongering
ELSPA has this evening responded swiftly to media suggestions that the Government has already picked the BBFC as the ‘official’ age ratings body for games - pointing out that the ...
Government set to back BBFC in age ratings battle
The Government has ignored the industry’s backing of the PEGI system and has plumped for an expansion of the BBFC’s role in age ratings.Advertisement
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.
UN teams up with PEGI
A video game created by the United Nations has been passed by PEGI Online for a 7+ rating.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 ...
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
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.
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.
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OPINION: 'Dropping PEGI would be a step backwards'
Speaking exclusively to MCV, boss of PEGI parent ISFE has slammed the potential introduction of BBFC ratings – terming the possible move a step backward.
PEGI rating system implemented in Austria
The Viennese Provincial Government has decreed to adopt the PEGI age rating system in order to more efficiently restrict young peoples access to adult themed video games in Austria.The ...
Ramsdale: UK age ratings may have to change
Managing director of EA UK Keith Ramsdale has accepted that the current domestic age ratings system – shared between the British Board of Film Classification and PEGI – may change ...
INTERVIEW: Dr Tanya Byron
Dr. Tanya Byron, the author of the Government’s Review of violence in video games, has told MCV that the current system for rating games poses problems to both the industry ...
Jack Thompson praises UK games ratings
America could learn a thing or two from the UK’s games rating system, according to US attorney and notorious industry agitator Jack Thompson.
PEGI Online goes live
The fruits of a new relationship between The Interactive Software Federation of Europe and the European Commission have gone live in the form of a new PEGI website, www.pegionline.eu.
