All articles tagged with #age ratings
Apple has introduced new, more detailed age ratings (13+, 16+, 18+) for apps and games across its devices to help parents make safer choices for children, replacing the previous 12+ and 17+ ratings, and requiring developers to provide more detailed information about app content and controls.
Fortnite has introduced an age ratings update that displays age and content ratings for islands in the game, frustrating some players as it restricts the use of popular cosmetics in certain areas. Epic Games has stated that it will enable most of these outfits to be compatible with all ratings by auto-adjusting their appearance based on the island being played on, but players have criticized the company for not implementing this feature before the age ratings update.
India has requested streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney to have their content independently reviewed for obscenity and violence before being shown online. The proposal, delivered at a meeting in June, aims to address concerns raised by lawmakers and the public regarding obscene and vulgar content on streaming platforms. The government has suggested the formation of an expert panel for age ratings and content review, but the industry has objected, citing potential negative impacts on growth and employment. India's streaming market is projected to be worth $7 billion by 2027.