European regulators are continuing to crack down on loot boxes and gaming features it classifies as "interactive risk categories." The Pan-European Game Information, better known as PEGI, is rolling ...

From the moment 4-year-old Cameron first stepped out into Glimmer in Spyro 2, he knew video games were going to play a central role in the rest of his life. Though he never planned to make it the ...

The Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body — better known as PEGI, the European equivalent of the ESRB — is revising how games are rated in Europe. From July 2026, four new categories will be ...

New rules will assess gameplay systems like monetisation, communication tools and retention mechanics. Titles featuring NFTs or blockchain-related mechanics will automatically receive a PEGI 18 ...

In context: Regulators and lawmakers have scrutinized loot boxes in popular video games for years, most recently accusing Valve of illegal gambling in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2.

The Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) ratings board has just announced four new classification categories. These new categories will encompass what PEGI believes to be "online interaction risks," ...