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Participation is voluntary, at the discretion of the Game Developer . To obtain the ratings for any piece of software, the developer completes a questionnaire, which is then evaluated by the Netherlands Institute For The Classification Of Audiovisual Media (NICAM) and ratings are given. It's based on the Dutch Kijkwijzer system as well. There are two parts to the classification for any piece of software — a suggested minimum age and also up to seven descriptions of content, such as the use of strong language, violence, etc. Most recently added was the Gambling icon. AGE RATINGS PEGI has five age categories. In Portugal , local Legislation conflicts with some of the ratings and they are changed accordingly. Finland changed its legislation to fully adopt PEGI from January 1, 2007 PEGI is a voluntary system, although once in place in is illegal for persons under the age to purchase the game. If publishers of a game choose not to use the PEGI system it will be given a rating by the BBFC or ESRB, on in certain cases given no rating at all. However, it is not illegal for persons under the age to play the game, as it is a system of helping parents of children make informed decisions on buying the game. It is entirely the parent's choice whether to purchase a game for a minor. CONTENT DESCRIPTIONS The seven content descriptors are: The 'Gambling' content descriptor was first used on September 29 , 2006 with the title 42 All-Time Classics . Examples
WHERE PEGI IS USED PEGI is used in 29 European nations (albeit with zero legal effect). They are:
COMPARISON AND CRITICISM PEGI does not have the same conception of violence as the ESRB :
PEGI has also given different ratings than BBFC
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