TRANSFORMERS: BATTLEGROUNDS
Outright Games-
Nintendo Switch - 23/10/2020
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PC - 23/10/2020
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PlayStation 4 - 23/10/2020
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Xbox One - 23/10/2020
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Xbox Series X|S - 23/10/2020
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Stadia - 02/09/2021
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury towards fantasy or mythical beings and creatures. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Turn-based strategy game that pits Autobots against Decepticons in an all-out battle over the ALLSPARK, a mysterious power that grants new abilities to those who possess it.
Content specific issues
The game features combat between fantasy characters, Violence is unrealistic, as are reactions to it: characters have health bars, they suffer no visible harm, and most enemies phase out of existence when defeated.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items in the form of cosmetic items, 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.
WWE 2K Battlegrounds
Take2 Interactive Software Europe ltd-
PC - 25/09/2020
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PlayStation 4 - 25/09/2020
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Xbox One - 25/09/2020
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Stadia - 25/09/2020
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Nintendo Switch - 25/09/2020
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 12 because it features moderate violence and mild violence in a sporting context. Not suitable for persons under 12 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
WWE 2K Battlegrounds is an arcade wrestling game featuring exaggerated cartoon-style WWE Superstars. Users choose from a list of dozens of current and former WWE Superstars and can compete in both offline and online matches with other real-world players and AI-controlled players.
Content specific issues
Gameplay violence is non-realistic looking, Even though characters can use objects such as a folding chair, motorbike and exploding barrel to hit an opponent, the use of these items in the game is highly exaggerated, as is the response of characters when hit. None of the characters display any injuries or blood despite the aggressiveness of an attack.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items in the form of Superstars or Golden Bucks, which can then be used to purchase clothing and accessories, 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.
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS (PS4)
KRAFTON, Inc.-
PlayStation 4 - 17/12/2018
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Stadia - 28/04/2020
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PC - 16/05/2023
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Xbox One - 16/05/2023
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features strong violence towards human characters and encouragement of drug use. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Online survival shooter, in which up to 100 players locate weapons and supplies and fight to be the lone survivor on a fictional island.
Content specific issues
This game features strong violence. Characters react realistically when shot or struck, although there are no visible injuries. Players are also encouraged to take painkillers and use adrenaline syringes in order to restore and/or boost their health. This occurs inside the inventory screen and the use of drugs is not visually depicted.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase randomised in-game items in the form of chests which contain various items. Some parents or carers may want to be aware of this. 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.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Xbox Game Studios-
Xbox One - 11/12/2017
Advice for consumers
This game has been rated PEGI 16 due to frequent moderate violence towards human characters and encouragement of drug use. Not suitable for persons below 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a last-man-standing/survival online shooter, being developed in conjunction with community feedback. Up to 100 players fight to locate weapons and supplies, with the goal to be the lone survivor on a fictional island.
Content specific issues
Violence in the game consists of using a variety of firearms and melee weapons to kill as many opponents as possible to leave you as the only surviving player. Characters react realistically when shot as they groan in agony and fall to their deaths. There is no dismemberment that occurs nor visible injuries shown on their bodies. Players are also encouraged to take painkillers and use adrenaline syringes in order to restore and/or boost their health. This act is not shown as it transpires inside the inventory screen.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Xbox Game Studios-
PC - 11/12/2017
Advice for consumers
This game has been rated PEGI 16 due to frequent moderate violence towards human characters and encouragement of drug use. Not suitable for persons below 16 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a last-man-standing/survival online shooter, being developed in conjunction with community feedback. Up to 100 players fight to locate weapons and supplies, with the goal to be the lone survivor on a fictional island.
Content specific issues
Violence in the game consists of using a variety of firearms and melee weapons to kill as many opponents as possible to leave you as the only surviving player. Characters react realistically when shot as they groan in agony and fall to their deaths. There is no dismemberment that occurs nor visible injuries shown on their bodies. Players are also encouraged to take painkillers and use adrenaline syringes in order to restore and/or boost their health. This act is not shown as it transpires inside the inventory screen.
Disney Infinity 3.0: Marvel Battlegrounds
The Walt Disney Company Ltd-
Nintendo Wii U - 24/03/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 7 because it features violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical beings and creatures, mild violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to human like characters and non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting or context.
Brief outline of the game
This game is an add-on to the Disney Infinite 3.0 series. The game centres around a story in which Marvel heroes are being besieged by robotic copies of themselves. Ultron, an evil master mind, is behind this and needs to be stopped.
Content specific issues
All the violence in this game is directed at toy characters which disintegrate when defeated. You have the ability to perform special attacks which are introduces via a small cut-scene. However, the violent act itself isn’t as impactful as the cut-scene that introduces it. The normal attacks consists of punches, shooting lasers and other projectiles towards the enemy. Upon impact characters flinch or are knocked back. When they are defeated, they fall apart into small pieces which disappear after a short time.
Other issues
The game features a scary bad guy which could be frightening to younger children, but the character is not scary enough to warrant a PEGI fear descriptor.
Disney Infinity 3.0: Marvel Battlegrounds
The Walt Disney Company Ltd-
Xbox One - 24/03/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 7 because it features violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical beings and creatures, mild violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to human like characters and non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting or context.
Brief outline of the game
This game is an add-on to the Disney Infinite 3.0 series. The game centres around a story in which Marvel heroes are being besieged by robotic copies of themselves. Ultron, an evil master mind, is behind this and needs to be stopped.
Content specific issues
All the violence in this game is directed at toy characters which disintegrate when defeated. You have the ability to perform special attacks which are introduces via a small cut-scene. However, the violent act itself isn’t as impactful as the cut-scene that introduces it. The normal attacks consists of punches, shooting lasers and other projectiles towards the enemy. Upon impact characters flinch or are knocked back. When they are defeated, they fall apart into small pieces which disappear after a short time.
Other issues
The game features a scary bad guy which could be frightening to younger children, but the character is not scary enough to warrant a PEGI fear descriptor.
Disney Infinity 3.0: Marvel Battlegrounds
The Walt Disney Company Ltd-
Playstation 3 - 24/03/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 7 because it features violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical beings and creatures, mild violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to human like characters and non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting or context.
Brief outline of the game
This game is an add-on to the Disney Infinite 3.0 series. The game centres around a story in which Marvel heroes are being besieged by robotic copies of themselves. Ultron, an evil master mind, is behind this and needs to be stopped.
Content specific issues
All the violence in this game is directed at toy characters which disintegrate when defeated. You have the ability to perform special attacks which are introduces via a small cut-scene. However, the violent act itself isn’t as impactful as the cut-scene that introduces it. The normal attacks consists of punches, shooting lasers and other projectiles towards the enemy. Upon impact characters flinch or are knocked back. When they are defeated, they fall apart into small pieces which disappear after a short time.
Other issues
The game features a scary bad guy which could be frightening to younger children, but the character is not scary enough to warrant a PEGI fear descriptor.
Disney Infinity 3.0: Marvel Battlegrounds
The Walt Disney Company Ltd-
XBox 360 - 24/03/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 7 because it features violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical beings and creatures, mild violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to human like characters and non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting or context.
Brief outline of the game
This game is an add-on to the Disney Infinite 3.0 series. The game centres around a story in which Marvel heroes are being besieged by robotic copies of themselves. Ultron, an evil master mind, is behind this and needs to be stopped.
Content specific issues
All the violence in this game is directed at toy characters which disintegrate when defeated. You have the ability to perform special attacks which are introduces via a small cut-scene. However, the violent act itself isn’t as impactful as the cut-scene that introduces it. The normal attacks consists of punches, shooting lasers and other projectiles towards the enemy. Upon impact characters flinch or are knocked back. When they are defeated, they fall apart into small pieces which disappear after a short time.
Other issues
The game features a scary bad guy which could be frightening to younger children, but the character is not scary enough to warrant a PEGI fear descriptor.
Disney Infinity 3.0: Marvel Battlegrounds
The Walt Disney Company Ltd-
PC - 24/03/2016
Advice for consumers
This game was rated PEGI 7 because it features violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical beings and creatures, mild violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to human like characters and non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting or context.
Brief outline of the game
This game is an add-on to the Disney Infinite 3.0 series. The game centres around a story in which Marvel heroes are being besieged by robotic copies of themselves. Ultron, an evil master mind, is behind this and needs to be stopped.
Content specific issues
All the violence in this game is directed at toy characters which disintegrate when defeated. You have the ability to perform special attacks which are introduces via a small cut-scene. However, the violent act itself isn’t as impactful as the cut-scene that introduces it. The normal attacks consists of punches, shooting lasers and other projectiles towards the enemy. Upon impact characters flinch or are knocked back. When they are defeated, they fall apart into small pieces which disappear after a short time.
Other issues
The game features a scary bad guy which could be frightening to younger children, but the character is not scary enough to warrant a PEGI fear descriptor.