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The European regulator for video game content is , which stands for Pan Game . The organisation’s central aim is to create video game ratings which will protect minors against harmful content. PEGI is responsible for regulating video games released in countries located in the in addition to several others, including , to name just one. PEGI has been the one and only system used for video game regulation in the UK since 2012.
PEGI has age classifications. In order of most lenient to most restrictive, these categories are: 3, 7, , 16, and a parental guidance recommended category. In addition, there are eight content classifications which identify the gameplay elements that PEGI takes into consideration: language; on the basis of gender, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, etc.; the use, abuse or glamorisation of alcohol and drug taking; depictions of frightening content; encouraging or informative depictions of gambling; depictions of sex, sexual behaviour or nudity; depictions of violence; games that involve online interaction with others.
In the UK, Lara Croft Go has received a rating of for featuring unrealistic violence as well as potentially frightening sounds and images. Kim Kardashian: Hollywood has an official rating of , although many believe the rating should be higher due to mature, suggestive themes and the ease with which players can make in-app purchases.