Does the UK still use PEGI?

Officially supports PEGI (PEGI is the legally enforceable system for game classification in the UK since 30 July 2012). Represented in the PEGI Council.

Is PEGI used in the UK?

The UK uses the PEGI (Pan European Game Information) system to give games their age ratings. But knowing what exactly each of these ratings mean, and how accurate they are, can be complicated.

What is the US equivalent of PEGI?

In the United States, Canada and Mexico, the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) system is used to help distinguish what games are suitable for different ages and in the UK and most European countries the PEGI (Pan European Games Information) system is used.

Is PEGI a American rating?

Europe. The Pan European Game Information (PEGI) is a European video game content rating system established to help European parents make informed decisions on buying computer games with logos on games boxes.

What is PEGI 16 in America?

This rating is applied once the depiction of violence (or sexual activity) reaches a stage that looks the same as would be expected in real life. The use of bad language in games with a PEGI 16 rating can be more extreme, while the use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs can also be present.

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What is PEGI 7 in US?

Essentially, the PEGI rating on a game confirms that it contains content suitable for a certain age group and above. So a 7-rated game is suitable for everyone who is seven or older, while an 18-rated game is deemed suitable for adults only.

Does Canada use ESRB or PEGI?

The ESRB is officially recognized, implemented and used in the three major countries of North America: Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Is PEGI only in Europe?

About us. PEGI (Pan European Game Information) is the European age-rating system for video games. PEGI helps European parents make informed decisions when buying video games. Launched in 2003, PEGI replaced a number of national age rating systems and is now used throughout most of Europe, in 38 countries.

Can you play PEGI games in US switch?

The Nintendo Switch system is not region locked so it is possible to play games not rated by the ESRB (e.g., games rated by CERO and PEGI).

What does rated R mean in USA?

R: Restricted, Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. This rating means the film contains adult material such as adult activity, harsh language, intense graphic violence, drug abuse and nudity.

Is PEGI used in Germany?

PEGI in Europe

PEGI is used in all the above EU countries (except Germany which has its own system: USK).

Is it illegal to play PEGI 16?

The Video Recordings Act 1984 only makes it illegal to supply a PEGI 12, 16 or 18 rated game to a person under those ages. It doesn't make it illegal for a younger person to play a game if their parents let them.

What are the US to UK age ratings?

Broadly speaking, current British classifications are similar to US ones - G equals U, PG equals PG, PG-13 equals 12A (barring a one-year age difference) and NC-17 equals 18 (though the British version doesn't have the cultural problems discussed above).

What did the UK use before PEGI?

In 1994 the VSC was asked to administer an advisory rating system for video games on behalf of ELSPA (European Leisure Software Publishers Association). This system was eventually replaced by the PEGI (Pan European Game Information) system in 2003.

When was PEGI introduced in the UK?

16 June 2009 : VSC welcomes UK government decision to grant it new powers to rate video games. All games will receive ratings from the Pan European Rating Information system (PEGI), bringing the UK fully into line with 29 other European countries.

What is the Mexican game rating system?

Mexican cross system

The ESRB remains supported in Mexico, using a cross-rating system below: E rated video games are rated A in Mexico. E10+ rated video games are rated B in Mexico. T rated video games are rated B15 in Mexico.

Why is every game rated M?

Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language.

Did Mortal Kombat created the ESRB?

1993 congressional hearing and response

Mortal Kombat became one of the key games leading to the 1993 US Senate hearings on videogame violence, which led to the creation of the ESRB.

Is it illegal for a child to play an 18 game UK?

Yes - in the UK, the PEGI 12, 16 and 18 ratings are legally enforceable. This means that retailers cannot sell or hire these games to those below these ages. However, this only applies to the retailer, it doesn't stop an adult or someone older from buying the games for a child.

Is Fortnite a PEGI 12?

The PEGI rating for Fortnite is 12, meaning the game is suitable for children aged 12 and up. Because Battle Royale is within the Fortnite game, the Battle Royale age rating is also PEGI 12.

Is Fortnite a PEGI?

Age restrictions

Because of its frequent scenes of mild violence, Fortnite is rated 12+ by PEGI.

Will PEGI 18 games work in US?

Yes. Unlike previous Xbox consoles, Xbox One/Xbox Series consoles are region-free and can play games purchased in a different region. Please keep in mind that is not the case when it comes to DVD and Blu-ray movies, those still need to match your console's region.

Is 16+ rated R?

R: RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17: NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. Good Boy - Rated R for some violent content and language.

Can kids play PEGI 18?

PEGI is the standardised way of providing games with an age rating in the UK and Europe. Here, it is a legal requirement for a game to have a PEGI rating. But note: the age rating provided by PEGI is a recommendation; children under 18, for example, can't legally buy an 18+ game, but it is not illegal to play.