How is the industry regulated and by who?
PEGI regulates by providing:
PEGI regulates by providing:
- Intellectual property rights and licenses
- Consumer protection
- Advertising laws
- Age rating/classifications
- Data protection/privacy
- Gambling legislation
Who regulates content and how?
PEGI (Pan European Game Information Scheme) decides which games are allowed to be sold to certain ages. All the video games rated under the PEGI system are by the video standards council. They regulate video games by giving age restrictions: 3,7,12,16,18. Put content into categories: bad language, discrimination, drugs, fear, gambling, sex, violence. These categories are given certain symbols to be identified with.
What are some of the effects video games are seen to have on players?
- Gaming helps with concentration and decision making.
- Hand eye co-ordination.
- Increases aggressive behaviour e.g. shooting games.
- Can teach wrong values.
- Poor academic performance due to playing video games rather than educational work.
How is Minecraft regulated?
It is regulated by PEGI. Minecraft was initially rated by PEGI7 but later Minecraft stories were classified higher because narratives and dialogue were being introduced.
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