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The Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) age rating system was established to help European parents make informed decisions on buying computer games.

The system is supported by the major console manufacturers, including Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, as well as by publishers and developers of interactive games throughout Europe.

The age rating system was developed by the Interactive Software Federation of Europe (ISFE).

PEGI AGE RATINGS

Age ratings are systems used to ensure that entertainment content, such as games, but also films, tv shows or mobile apps, is clearly labelled with a minimum age recommendation based on the content they have.

Pegi 3: The content of games given this rating is considered suitable for all age groups. Some violence in a comical context ( e.g. Tom and Jerry cartoon like form) is acceptable.

Example: 

Pegi 7: Any game that would normally be rated at 3 but contains some possibly frightening scenes or sounds may be considered suitable in this category.

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Pegi 12: At a PEGI 12 level more graphic and realistic looking violence towards fantasy characters is allowed. Any violence towards human characters must look unrealistic unless it consists of only minor or trivial injury such as a slap. 

Sexual posturing of the type often seen in music videos is also allowed at this level as is sexual innuendo.

Some bad language is allowed but it can be no more than mild swearing.

Example:

Pegi 16: At the 16 level you can expect to see more mature and realistic violence against human characters. The game may deal heavily with death and injury to humans.

Gory and bloody violence may be included at a PEGI 16 level but only if the game is arcade style.

Sexual activity can be shown but it must not include visible genitals.

Depictions of erotic nudity may feature.

Example:

PEGI 18: The adult classification is applied when the level of violence becomes gross.

Gross violence is classed as horrific methods of bringing death or severe injury, including torture, decapitation or dismemberment.

Violence against vulnerable characters such as children and the elderly may feature, along with motiveless violence against multiple innocents. Sexual violence and threat are also classified at PEGI 18.

The game may include detailed descriptions of criminal techniques, or it may glamorise the use of illegal drugs.

Sexual activity with visible genital organs can be shown. 

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