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EA Sports FC 27 gets a PEGI 16 rating in Europe because of loot boxes
European game rating agency PEGI has begun increasing age ratings for games containing "paid random items," leading to EA Sports FC 27 receiving a PEGI 16 rating due to its loot boxes and in-game purchases. This contrasts with EA Sports FC 25, which retains a PEGI 3 rating. North America's ESRB will not follow suit, maintaining an E rating for EA Sports FC 27.
PEGI begins moving existing digital-only games with loot boxes up to a 16 rating
Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) is updating its rating system to assign a PEGI 16 rating to existing digital-only games that contain paid loot boxes, provided they were previously rated PEGI 3, 7, or 12. The Games Rating Authority (GRA) in the UK has begun implementing these changes, which will roll out through October. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in North America has stated it will not adopt similar changes.
"Are these the most heard recordings in history?" - How the PEGI age rating recordings were made, and why €200 wasn't enough for them
Richard Wells, the voice behind the PEGI age rating announcements, recently gained viral attention on TikTok for his recognizable voice. Initially paid only €200 for the 2009 recording, Wells' newfound recognition prompted discussions with PEGI. PEGI, unaware of the recording's widespread impact, reached a new agreement with Wells for usage rights, acknowledging the unexpected reach of his work.
