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The Age classification of information products is a new statutory classification set of rules formed by the Russian Government after enacting in September 2012 a Federal Law of Russian Federation no. 436-FZ of 2010-12-23 “On Protecting of Children from Information Harmful to Their Health and Development” (Russian: Федеральный ...
According to the USK itself, the state uses the age-rating symbol to regulate whether a computer game may be publicly supplied to children and young persons. Retailers are obliged to comply with the restrictions indicated by the rating. For example, a game approved for children aged 12 and above may not be sold to a 10-year old.
Steam is a digital distribution service and storefront developed by Valve.It was launched as a software client in September 2003 to provide game updates automatically for Valve's games and expanded to distributing third-party titles in late 2005.
Self-imposed restrictions by publishers, distributors, and retailers limit the availability of AO-rated games, thus the rating has been described by journalists as a "kiss of death" and de facto ban. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] All three major video game console manufacturers ( Nintendo , [ 1 ] [ 4 ] Microsoft , [ 5 ] and Sony [ 6 ] [ 7 ] ) prohibit AO ...
(Reuters) - Children in Australia are able to easily bypass the minimum age limit imposed by social media platforms ahead of a landmark ban by the government on access for those under 16, a report ...
The 3DO Interactive Multiplayer platform had its own age ratings voluntarily determined by game publishers, [12] and the Recreational Software Advisory Council (RSAC) was formed for rating PC games, which used a system that rated the intensity of specific classes of objectionable content, but did not use age recommendations.
This process also works for the Steam Deck, where many of the same steps and restrictions apply. Related: Steam Deck OLED: How To Order The Upgraded Steam Deck. Show comments. Advertisement.
An age restriction warning sign and the logos of the pornographic sites Pornhub and Xhamster, pictured in Toulouse, France, on 24 May, 2022 (Getty Images)