Learn more about the different age ratings for PlayStation games, Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD video. What are age ratings? Age ratings provide information about the contents of a game, so you know which ones are suitable for your child. Make sure to check the age rating before you let your...
“The rating system doesn't really capture the potential harmfulness or helpfulness of a game,” they concluded. Researchers have found that some games deemed appropriate for children, even those rated E or for everyone, may still contain depictions of violence or references to content that are ...
PEGI is the first ever pan-European age rating scheme. It has been operating in Europe since April 2003 and provides the public (particularly parents) with an indication of age ranges for which an interactive software product is suitable. The PEGI system is based on a Code of Conduct which ...
A ground-breaking global rating and age classification system for digitally delivered games and apps that reflects the unique cultural differences among nations and regions.Watch the Video to See How IARC Works:What People Say: “… a bold and important step forward …” Strauss Zelnick chairman ...
Content Rating This game has not yet been rated, but we anticipate it is likely to be ratedPEGI 12. Users Interact:The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games. ...
IARC is an initiative that streamlines the rating process for video games by using centralized questionnaires to get ratings from authorities of different countries. The rating process is designed to be as quick and easy as possible. Once a developer completes the questionnaire, the ratings are ...
However, a few things changed that. First, the Chinese government’s recent concern about the impact of games on young players has led to itdemanding restrictions on access to them. But without a rating system, there’s little way of managing that system - causing problems.Second, these conc...
Meanwhile, we must not overlook China's current social situation when considering adopting the age rating systems of the West. Will the age ratings really limit teenagers from accessing games that are inappropriate for them? Will the ratings made for well-educated people be suitable for those with...
In addition to age ratings, we explored various game attributes over the period of 2005-2013 to see what makes some games more appealing to consumers. We find that attributes such as game genre, quality, ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) age rating, console type, and whether the ...
In contrast to the system in the US, in the UK video games that depict "gross violence", "sexual activity" or "techniques likely to be useful in the commission of offences" must be classified under the British Board of Film Classification's (BBFC) film rating system under the Video Record...