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Should games have age ratings?

The Pan European Game Information (PEGI) age ratings system was made legally enforceable in the UK in 2012. Prior to this the classifications had been provided for advice only, in parallel with film ratings from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) which were enforceable. Since 2012, film certification ratings have disappeared from game marketing […]

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Online gaming addiction

Online Advice / Kurt Whittaker

What is gaming addiction? The World Health Organisation (WHO) included Gaming Disorder in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD) in 2018. Despite this, there are still issues with gaming addiction not being accepted as a ‘legitimate’ addiction. ‘Addiction’ is often linked with substances and physical dependency. However, uncontrollable, compulsive behaviours will be present in someone

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