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UK game age ratings systems revamped
The system for giving video games age ratings in the UK has been revamped, with the promise that non-compliance will be more thoroughly policed. As reported by the BBC , games will now be rated by the Video Standards Council in line with Europe-wide standards, rather than the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The VSC will rate games to PEGI specifications and then ensure retailers are ...
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UK government gets tough on video game age ratings
The system for giving video games age ratings in the UK has been revamped, with the government promising that non-compliance will be more thoroughly policed. As reported by the BBC , games will now be rated by the Video Standards Council in line with Europe-wide standards, rather than the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The VSC will rate games to PEGI specifications and then ensure ...
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Ken Loach Upset about censors
Filmmaker Ken Loach has poked fun at British film censors after they demanded he cut expletives from his new movie to earn a '15' rating in the UK.
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Ken Loach - Ken Loach Upset About Censors
Filmmaker Ken Loach has poked fun at British film censors after they demanded he cut expletives from his new movie to earn a 15 rating in the U K British Board of Film Classification officials told the celebrated director to edit some language in The An...
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UK retailers face jail-time for breaking age rating laws
Video Standards Council takes charge. Sell an Xbox 360 game that's rated 12 or above to somebody not aged 12 or above, Mr Retailer, and you could be locked up. After the summer, anyway. The Video Standards Council has assumed charge of UK videogame age ratings, and has a "simpler and stronger" approach in mind. Click here to read the full article
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Changes to video game ratings regime could come into force in July, says Government
Retailers that sell video games classified as suitable for individuals aged 12 or over to children under that age could be imprisoned under changes being introduced to the UK's age-ratings regime, the Government has said.
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End in sight for dual ratings as Parliament starts PEGI plan
After a drawn out saga, the Government today began the Parliamentary process to have the PEGI ratings for video games become the de facto classification in the UK. The dual-ratings system that has seen responsibilities shared with the BBFC and its iconic symbols seen on DVD, video and film will come to an end. A statement from the DCMS said that the benefit is "a simpler and stronger age-rating ...
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Xbox Live Zune marketplace adopts BBFC age-rating system
Xbox Live Zune video marketplace will adopt BBFC age ratings going forward.
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Video games to get new age rules
Video games are to be governed by a simpler and stronger age-rating system under new proposals, the Government has said.
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Games age rating rules changed
The rating system used to warn parents about unsuitable content in video games is to be simplified, the government says
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