Online gaming
Online games take many forms. These range
from simple arcade games to massively multiplayer online role-playing
games (MMORPGs) which often involve thousands of players participating
in a single game at once. Online games are often bought on a disc and
can be played against other players via a PC or games console with an
internet connection. They can also be downloaded and installed on your
computer or console. The simpler games can also be played on websites
through the web browser.
Many such games foster the emergence of virtual communities. Being involved in such a community can be very rewarding and a great learning experience but they sometimes expose players to risks associated with real-time interaction between unknown fellow players, such as breaches of privacy, inappropriate behaviour, user-created content or unsafe website links. It is important to ensure children understand the need for appropriate behaviour online and how to keep themselves safe.
PEGI Online is an extension to the PEGI system and aims to ensure a safe online gaming environment for minors. Game providers who meet the standards set out in the PEGI Online Safety Code will be licensed to use the PEGI Online label. The label will appear on packaging and websites with a (hyperlinked) url to a dedicated information site.
These standards include, amongst other things:
Many such games foster the emergence of virtual communities. Being involved in such a community can be very rewarding and a great learning experience but they sometimes expose players to risks associated with real-time interaction between unknown fellow players, such as breaches of privacy, inappropriate behaviour, user-created content or unsafe website links. It is important to ensure children understand the need for appropriate behaviour online and how to keep themselves safe.
PEGI Online is an extension to the PEGI system and aims to ensure a safe online gaming environment for minors. Game providers who meet the standards set out in the PEGI Online Safety Code will be licensed to use the PEGI Online label. The label will appear on packaging and websites with a (hyperlinked) url to a dedicated information site.
These standards include, amongst other things:
obligation to try to keep websites free of illegal and offensive user-created content
a coherent privacy policy
an independent complaints mechanism
responsible advertisement
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