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PEGI is the first ever pan-European age rating scheme. It has been operating in Europe since April 2003 and provides the public (particularly parents) with an indication of age ranges for which an interactive software product is suitable. The PEGI system is based on a Code of Conduct which also sets standards for responsible promotion and advertising, consumer redress, corrective sanctions, and a safe online gaming environment. PEGI was established as a self-regulatory system, and is therefore able to quickly address societal or ethical concerns or adapt to new technological challenges. Active political support of the European Institutions and enhanced involvement of national authorities have helped the system evolve towards an ever more effective and inclusive co-regulative framework that is able to fulfil its main objective of creating a safer gaming environment for children, both offline and online.
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Bänsch, J. (2019). PEGI, the European System of Harmonised Age Ratings for Video Games. In: Elmenreich, W., Schallegger, R., Schniz, F., Gabriel, S., Pölsterl, G., Ruge, W. (eds) Savegame. Perspektiven der Game Studies. Springer VS, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-27395-8_19
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