3 outlets·3 reports
Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe
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PEGI will introduce four new rating categories in June to address addictive design elements in games, such as loot boxes. Under the new system, any game that contains loot boxes will automatically receive a minimum 16-year age rating across Europe. The change is intended to provide clearer guidance for consumers and protect younger players.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·European video game age ratings body PEGI plans to add four new categories in June to tackle elements of addictive design in games, including loot boxes (Robert Purchese/Eurogamer.net)
- Engadget·PEGI ratings for game releases in Europe will be age-restricted if they contain loot boxes
- Hacker News·Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe
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