Pegi

What is Pegi?:
Pegi is "Pan European Gaming Information
It is the group that gives video games their rating and informs potential purchasers of the content they can expect.
Why is it being introduced?
It has been brought into effect to prevent underage people purchasing ga\mes containing content that is unsuitable for them.
How did games previously recieve ratings?
Prior to Pegi ratings becoming law, Games here either rated by Pegi optionally, or by the BBFC.
British, Board of Film Classification.
What changes for publishers, retailers and developers?
Publishers and Developers now only focus on meeting the standards of 1 ratings agency instead of two. It is also easier for Developers to predict the rating the games will receive prior to it's review.
What issues are there with this system being implemented?
PEGI have to work a lot harder and follow more procausions than they have previously.