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The Video Standards Council has confirmed that the proposed changes to the UK video games age ratings system – making PEGI legally enforceable – will be implemented from April 1, 2011.
The new ratings system had been expected earlier, but delays in the Digital Economy Act coming into effect has had a knock on effect.
“This means there is no change in the procedure for releasing games in the UK,” said the VSC. “If a game is rated PEGI 18 it must be submitted to the BBFC for a legal classification. This is irrespective of whether it contains exempt content as it reflects the voluntary agreement made by the games industry to avoid confusion over 18 rated games.”
The VSC statement concluded: “It is important to stress that no games must appear for sale in UK shops with a PEGI 18 logo prior to April 1st 2011.”
Via MCV
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