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The Latest Breaking News from PEGI

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is breaking years of tradition to get 10+ age rating, and I think I might know why

No other main series Pokemon games have been given an ESRB rating above E

GamesRadar

When video game age ratings go wrong: Balatro’s battle with Pegi

Card game Balatro was a huge hit last year – but a year-long struggle with the European age ratings board has exposed how well-meaning rules can have unintended consequences

The Guardian - UK

Netflix’s games were once its best-kept secret – where did it all go wrong?

Its investment in indie darlings and big-name talent suggested the streamer wanted big stakes in the gaming industry, but layoffs, lousy ties-in and leadership changes suggest that is changing

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Balatro has had its PEGI 18 age rating overturned following appeal: 'I hope this change will allow developers to create without being unfairly punished'

Balatro has officially had its PEGI 18 rating overturned by PEGI following an appeal.

TechRadar

Balatro finally escapes its silly 18+ age rating, PEGI promises 'a more granular set of classification criteria' for gambling-themed games in the future

Balatro also got a new Friends of Jimbo crossover pack today, featuring Civilization 7, Fallout, and more.

PC Gamer

Balatro creator wins 18+ ratings battle with PEGI, accidentally producing limited edition copies: "I hope this change will allow developers to create without being unfairly punished"

Balatro is now officially classified as 12+

GamesRadar

PEGI digs its heels in over Balatro's 18+ rating, according to its disappointed dev: 'blaming EU laws, blaming storefronts, waiting for the future'

Let's (not) go gambling.

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Balatro creator speaks out as PEGI doubles down on its 18+ rating, "blaming EU laws" for the roguelike's adults-only categorization: "This sucks"

Well, at least we tried

GamesRadar

Balatro's creator hits out at EA Sports FC as the roguelike gets rated 18+: "I should add microtransactions/loot boxes/real gambling to lower that rating"

All tea all shade

GamesRadar

Balatro dev swings at PEGI for rating it 18+ because of its 'evil playing cards', jokes that he should 'add microtransactions' like EA Sports FC 25 to 'lower that rating to a 3+'

"If these other games were rated properly, I'd happily accept the weirdo 18+."

PC Gamer

Before Baldur's Gate 3, there was Divinity: Original Sin 2 - and after 4 years, the Definitive Edition is finally landing on the PS5 and Xbox Series X

A version for current-gen consoles has been rated

GamesRadar

A PEGI rating for the OG 1996 Resident Evil has me once again preparing to enter the world of survival horror

I may need to clear off a few whole megabytes of space for this one.

PC Gamer

Super Mario to Overcooked 2: The best new video games for kids this summer

From a young shaman in an Afrofuturist world to Mario spin-offs and puzzle games with a fox in a tunic... our pick of the games to keep young ones occupied during the holidays

Evening Standard

Fortnite age rating: What every gamer (and parent) needs to know

By understanding the Fortnite age rating, parents can make informed decisions about whether it’s appropriate for their child

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TechRadar

The voice of the iconic PEGI age ratings reveals the original recordings after going viral on TikTok

Richard Wells, the voice behind the English PEGI age ratings, has revealed the original recordings on TikTok.

GamesRadar

Dragon's Dogma 2 release date seemingly leaked - right after Capcom announced a dedicated showcase for the RPG

The sequel looks set for a March 2024 launch

PC Gamer

Activision Blizzard fined 0.00007% of one year's earnings for not disclosing loot boxes to Europe's game ratings board

Hunt: Showdown's publisher Plaion was hit by an identical fine for the same reason.

Daily Record

Parents warned of 'killer teddy' Huggy Wuggy character leaving kids traumatised

Videos shared widely on TikTok and YouTube feature the creepy puppet singing about 'hugging and killing' and telling viewers to 'take their last breath'.

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Wales Online

Warning to parents over 'sinister' Huggy Wuggy character

Videos of the 'killer teddy' are being shared online

Manchester Evening News

Parents given fresh warning over Huggy Wuggy character as children mimic 'killer teddy'

Schools, police and mental health charities are urging parents to be on guard for the videos shared on YouTube and TikTok

Daily Mirror

Apex Legends: Parents' guide to the battle royale game set to take on Fortnite

To save you time hunting around for the information you need, here’s my guide to everything you need to know to get the most out of this popular new game

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