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Nintendo
today announced that it will include a “play control system” in
its next home videogame system, code-named Revolution, due to arrive
in 2006.
Nintendo's
games in Europe are rated using the Pan European Games Information
(PEGI) age rating system for interactive games, which groups games
into five different age bands, 3+, 7+, 12+, 16+ or 18+.By using a
password-controlled setting, adults can decide what flexibility
they'll allow younger players to have in playing videogames rated
according to the PEGI system. The system also ensures dedicated
adult gamers can opt to play without limitations.
How
does it work? The actual game software will contain a code
indicating the rating, which will activate the control system to
remain locked or unlocked. The feature will be included in every
Revolution worldwide.
“Even
though most Nintendo games are appropriate for all ages and the game
ratings are clearly displayed on the front of every game package,
this added feature encourages parents to take responsibility for the
games their children play,” said Jim Merrick, Senior Marketing
Director, Nintendo of Europe.
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