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When did game ratings start?
The UK formally adopted the PEGI system for video games in 2012, making it the statutory age rating system for physical releases. Before this, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) rated some games. This shift aimed to provide clearer, more consistent guidance for consumers and retailers.
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