Video Games: PEGI Classification Integrates New Criteria to Better Protect Players
The PEGI classification for video games will include new criteria to enhance player protection, particularly regarding unrestricted messaging and online purchases.
Europe Tightens Age Restrictions on Lottery Element Video Games
Europe has decided to impose stricter age restrictions on video games that contain loot boxes.
This will now receive an immediate K18 rating
The European age rating system PEGI is expanding its classification criteria, effective June 2026, with new categories based on game mechanics including microtransactions and encouragement of regular play.
Video Game Age Ratings are Changing – The Age Rating of a Popular Football Game Could Rise to 16
Changes to video game age ratings in Europe will see stricter criteria applied to new games, potentially raising the age rating of popular titles like EA Sports FC.
Europe Tightens Age Classification for Video Games and Targets Loot Boxes
Europe is strengthening its age rating system for video games, focusing on in-game purchases and daily missions, set to take effect in June.