13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
SEGA of America, Inc.-
PlayStation 4 - 30/06/2020
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Nintendo Switch - 01/04/2022
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 12 because it features moderate violence, use of offensive language and sexual innuendo. Not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
The story of a group of thirteen high school students, spanning across four time periods, and their battle against giant monsters. The students battle against the monsters in their 'Sentinels', giant superpowered military robots.
Content specific issues
During battles, giant robots fight against giant monsters. However, the violence is undetailed and no injury is shown to the human characters, who are inside the robots. There is also violence in the narrative scenes, although it is also non-realistic looking. The only weapon of note is a futuristic handgun which can be used either to kill or stun a character. When fired, electrical sparks surround the character who is being shot. The character either recovers or remains motionless on the ground. When this same gun is used against a ‘Terminator’-style robot, lots of electrical sparks emerge from its chest and the robot drops to the floor. The dialogue contains offensive language, including ‘bastard’, ‘shit’, ‘pissed’, ‘son of a bitch’ and ‘arsehole’.
Other issues
A character travels back in time, from the future, in order to prevent a young boy from growing up to become a ‘mass murderer’. This is achieved by injecting the boy with ‘nanomachines’ that are fired from a gun-like weapon. The nanomachines are used to remove the character's future propensity to violence. When the trigger is depressed, a green flash appears and the boy clutches his chest and falls to his knees. There are no visible injuries and he appears unhurt. Throughout the scene, the character from the future explains why she is doing this and that what she is doing will not harm him.
Orcs Must Die! 3
Google-
Stadia - 14/07/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 12 because it features moderate violence towards fantasy characters. Not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Players must fight against large orc armies.
Content specific issues
The player's character is human. When attacked, the character makes noises and stars appear around the character's head. However, there are no blood effects or visible injuries. Damage is simply shown by a reduction in the player's health gauge. When defeated, the character limply falls to the ground, disappears and respawns nearby. When fantasy characters are shot they may explode or fall apart, accompanied by blood effects. Although their body parts may roll about on the floor for a short time, this is presented unrealistically, after which the character disappears.
Borderlands 3: Bounty of Blood
Take2 Interactive Software Europe ltd-
PlayStation 4 - 26/06/2020
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Xbox One - 26/06/2020
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PC - 26/06/2020
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Stadia - 26/06/2020
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PlayStation 5 - 18/12/2020
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Xbox Series X|S - 18/12/2020
Advice for consumers
This game is rated PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for anyone below this age. This rating has been given due to depictions of gross violence towards human-like characters, use of sexual expletives, and moving images showing games of chance. Not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
The town of Vestige on the frontier planet Gehenna is under constant threat from the Devil Riders gang. The Sheriff has issued a bounty on the ferocious outlaws and invites you to collect on it. This is the 3rd DLC for Borderlands 3.
Content specific issues
This game contains frequent depictions of gross violence towards human-like characters. Some of the more powerful weapons found in the game can cause enemies to be decapitated and dismembered. These attacks are paired with strong blood and gore effects which cause pools of blood and body parts to build up on the floor. This game contains use of sexual expletives. The word “fuck” and its derivatives can be found throughout. This game also contains moving images which show games of chance. The player is required to bet on a slot machine as part of a quest. After the quest is completed the player can continue to bet on the slot machines whenever they wish. A small bet must be placed each time for the chance to win money or items.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items in the form of products which can be purchased with real-world money which some parents or carers may want to be aware of. Parents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items.
Speed 3: Grand Prix
Lion Castle-
Nintendo Switch - 10/11/2020
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PlayStation 4 - 10/11/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features violence against humans that is not shown but is implied. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Driving game. Pick your favourite car and team and make your way to the first spot to claim the championship title.
Content specific issues
This game features combat between vehicles. Players are able to ram into other cars and momentarily take them out of the race. The reactions of the other drivers cannot be seen and no violence to humans is shown.
Other issues
None.
Anno 1503 History Edition
Ubisoft EMEA-
PC - 23/06/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has been rated PEGI 12 for depictions of non-realistic looking violence towards human-like characters. Not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
ANNO 1503 is real-time strategy game for the PC. The aim of the game is to establish colonies and seek out wealth and power. Establish trade and diplomatic ties with neighbouring cultures. Engage in combat on land and at sea to protect your colonies or to maintain independence.
Content specific issues
This game contains infrequent depictions of non-realistic looking violence towards human-like characters. The most pertinent examples of this can be found in the games animated cutscenes. In one instance a soldier is shot with an arrow and another is slashed with a sword across the chest. All the violence is shown from a distance, and while you can hear some cries of pain, there is no blood or visible injuries of any kind shown.
Season Match HD + Season Match 2 HD + Season Match 3 HD
Markt+Technik Verlag GmbH-
Nintendo Switch - 15/06/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 3. Suitable for all ages.
Brief outline of the game
Bundle with three full versions: Exciting and entertaining Match-3 entertainment with sparkling gems, magical objects and fantastic power-ups.
HALO 3 ODST
Xbox Game Studios-
Xbox One - 30/05/2015
Advice for consumers
This game has been rated PEGI 16 for depictions of realistic looking violence towards human-like characters. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Sci-fi action shooter set in the far future which follows Master Chief, a genetically-enhanced soldier from the 26th century, spearheading humanity’s struggle against an alien Empire, the Covenant. This covers the addition of Halo 3 ODST to the Master Chief Collection for Xbox One.
Content specific issues
This game contains frequent depictions of realistic looking violence towards human-like characters. The most pertinent example is found during a cutscene in which a group of soldiers are attacked by a large alien creature wielding a large axe-like weapon. A number of soldiers are knocked backwards with the hilt of the axe throwing them into walls and other environmental objects. One of the men is then attacked with the blade of the axe which lodges itself in his chest. He screams in pain and a visible wound appears on his chest. The weapon is removed, and the soldier can be heard grunting and gasping for breath. During standard combat, puffs of blood appear on impact of attacks and characters let out pained grunts. When they have been defeated, their bodies limply fall to the floor and small pool of blood can be seen where the body lies.
NIER REPLICANT VER.1.22474487139...
Square Enix Ltd-
PlayStation 4 - 23/04/2021
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PC - 23/04/2021
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Xbox One - 23/04/2021
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Xbox Series X|S - 23/04/2021
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age. This rating has been given because it features graphic violence and use of strong language. Not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Action role-playing game in which the protagonist must set out on a journey to find a cure for a mysterious illness.
Content specific issues
This game contains graphic violence, notably a cut scene in which a human character is speared through the chest with a long spike, pinning them in an upright position. This results in copious blood loss and there is some focus on the violence. Violence during gameplay involves combat with a variety of enemy characters, including decapitation, dismemberment, blood and gore. The game also includes frequent use of strong language ('fuck' and 'cocksucking').
30 in 1 Game Collection Vol:1
Just For Games-
Nintendo Switch - 30/06/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features mild violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to human like characters, contains violence against humans that is not shown but is implied and violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical beings and creatures. Not suitable for persons under 7 of age.
Brief outline of the game
Master 30 carefully selected games that will test your reflexes, memory & wits! In this abundance of pick-up-and-play games, you can play solo, or get the party started, as over half of games have support for up to 4 players.
Content specific issues
This collection contains mini-games that feature various forms of combat. The violence found in this combat is non-realistic, and (depending on the game), implied towards humans, directed at humans, or directed at fantasy characters. Reactions are often minor: characters disappear in puffs of smoke when defeated, some have health bars, there aren't any hit animations, and so on.
Borderlands 3: Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock
Take2 Interactive Software Europe ltd-
PlayStation 4 - 26/03/2020
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PC - 26/03/2020
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Xbox One - 26/03/2020
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Stadia - 26/03/2020
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PlayStation 5 - 18/12/2020
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Xbox Series X|S - 18/12/2020
Advice for consumers
This game is rated PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for anyone below this age. This rating has been given due to depictions of gross violence towards human-like characters, use of sexual expletives, and moving images showing games of chance. Not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Hammerlock and Wainwright are inviting you to their engagement party on the ice planet of Xylourgos. Fight back against forces of otherworldly evil with the help of the galaxy's most badass wedding planner, Gaige.
Content specific issues
This game contains frequent depictions of gross violence towards human-like characters. Some of the more powerful weapons found in the game can cause enemies to be decapitated and dismembered. These attacks are paired with strong blood and gore effects which cause pools of blood and body parts to build up on the floor. This game contains use of sexual expletives. The word “fuck” and its derivatives can be found throughout. This game also contains moving images which show games of chance. The player is required to bet on a slot machine as part of a quest. After the quest is completed the player can continue to bet on the slot machines whenever they wish. A small bet must be placed each time for the chance to win money or items.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items in the form of products which can be purchased with real-world money which some parents or carers may want to be aware of. Parents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items.