Essay on Video Game Regulation

How are video games regulated in the UK and why is regulation needed?

You must cover:

• The role of the BBFC
• The role of PEGI
• Examples of games and why they have gained their age classification
• The concern over children accessing inappropriate games
• The status of the law in regard to supplying games to underage children
• Examples of games causing controversy. Look here for good examples.

There is no guidance on a word count except to say that all of the points above have to be covered in some detail. No plagiarism please. Use pictures as illustrations wherever necessary.