Video Games

• Video games are classified under the same Guidelines and using the same catergories as 'linear' works such as film or DVD.
• The BBFC acknowledges the difference betweeen watching a film or DVD and the more interactive experience of playing a game.
• The interactivity inherent in video games may, in certain contexts, lead to a greater potential for some content to be considered unsuitable for certain age groups
• The ability of a game to make a young player complicit in behaviour involving e.g. sex, drugs or realistic violence may be as important as the level of detail shown - especially if its a major factor
• Difficult to know the frequency of which an issie occurs- depends on player- and how many times they play
• The BBFC bases its judgement on an assessment of the frequency with which a player is likely to encounter the issue during normal gameplay
• BBFC may take a more cautious approach when a video game lies on the boarderline between 2 catergories, or contains material which raises issues of acceptability at the adult categories