THE FUSE

Last week, the Pan-European Game Information rating system, better known as PEGI, announced significant changes to how they assess games. The updated guidelines will take into account many recent game design trends that have become commonplace, such as online player behavior, dark patterns that pressure continuous play, and randomized elements attached to purchases like loot boxes. In response, the ESRB, the North American game ratings board, says adopting the new PEGI guidelines would be “confusing” for players and parents.