How is the video game industry regulated and by whom?
(USA) - ESRB , Entertainment Software Regulation Board. They regulate and categories games into ratings such as C , E , E+ , T , M and A (Childhood, Everyone, Everyone +10, Teen, Mature 17+ and Adult 18+)
(Europe) - PEGI, Pan European game information, independently regulates games into ages ranges like 3 , 7 , 12 , 15 and 18. They also put games into categories and groups such as violence to file them into age ratings.
What are some effects video games are seen to have on players?
Positives: Boost memory, Improve hand to eye coordination, Improve social skills, Improve multitasking, Improve problem solving, Improve maths skills, Improves concentration.
Negatives: Increased aggression, Violence increase, Increase of Neglecting other people.
How is Minecraft regulated?
VSA distributes the PEGI age rating and classification regulation for the Pan European Game Information to independently review the game and choose the rating for it.
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