The Pan European Game Information is an age rating system that was designed to help European parents make an informed decision on which video game is appropriate for their children.
The system was established in 2003 and replaced a number of national age rating systems with one single system. It is used throughout the majority of Europe, in 30 countries.
PEGI is support the major console manufacturers which are; Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo.
It was developed by the ISFE, Interactive Software Federation of Europe.
Age and Content Ratings
All PEGI rated games will be issued with an age rating, as well as illustrations that signal the content of said game. They are as follows;
3: Suitable for all ages (or 3 and above). These games may contain mild violence (for comedic value, ie; Bugs Bunny and Tom & Jerry). No explicit language is allowed.
7: Suitable for ages 7 or above. They may contain mild, cartoon violence, sports of elements that may be frightening to younger children.
12: Suitable for ages 12 or above. May contain violence in a fantasy setting, coarse language, mild sexual reference or innuendo, or gambling.
16: Suitable for ages 16 or above. May contain explicit violence, strong language, sexual references or content, gambling, or drug use (encouragement)
18: Suitable for ages 18 or above. May contain graphic violence, including "violence towards defenseless people" and "multiple, motiveless killing", strong language, strong sexual content, gambling, drug use (glamorisation), or discrimination.
The bottom images show illustrations to distinguish the games themes. They are (L-R);
- Bad language: Game contains bad language
- Discrimination: Game contains depictions of, or material which may encourage, discrimination
- Drugs: Game refers to or depicts the use of drugs
- Fear: Game may be frightening or scary for young children
- Gambling: Games that encourage or teach gambling
- Sex: Game depicts nudity and/or sexual behaviour or sexual references
- Violence: Game contains depictions of violence
- Online gameplay: Game can be played online
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