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Previously, the UK had two different rating systems for their video games. They had the British Board of Film Classification ratings guide, and the more commonly used PEGI system, which is closer to our ESRB. Of course, PEGI wasn’t really associated in the government in a way that could lead to legal action toward retailers that sell games to underage children. However, that is all changing. As of now, the UK will officially use the PEGI system for all of its game ratings, dropping the BBFC ratings guide entirely. Now, retail workers can face prosecution for selling a PEGI 12, 16, or 18 game to an underage customer. The maximum sentence is six years, which is impressive for a ratings violation. 
By Angelo M. D’Argenio |
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