Italy: video games sales value by PEGI rating 2021| ��ƽ��

Distribution of video game sales value in Italy in 2021, by PEGI rating system

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Release date

March 2022

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Region

Italy

Survey time period

2021

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Pan European Game Information (PEGI) is a European video game content rating system helping Europeans consumers make decisions on buying computer games.
PEGI 3: Suitable for ages 3 and older. May contain very mild violence in an appropriate context for younger children, but neither bad language nor frightening content is allowed.
PEGI 7: Suitable for ages 7 and older. May contain mild or unrealistic violence (e.g. violence in a cartoon context), or elements that can be frightening to younger children.
PEGI 12: Suitable for ages 12 and older. May contain violence in either a fantasy context or a sporting action, profanity, mild sexual references or innuendo, or gambling.
PEGI 16: Suitable for ages 16 and older. May contain explicit or realistic-looking violence, strong language, sexual references or content, gambling, or encouragement of drug use.
PEGI 18: Unsuitable for persons under 18. May contain extreme or graphic violence, including "violence towards defenseless people" and "multiple, motiveless killing", strong language, strong sexual content, gambling, drug glamorization, or discrimination.

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In Italy, video games for children represent a significant part of the market. Data from 2021 reported that video games suitable for players aged 3 and older represented **** percent of the market. In contrast, games suitable for persons above 18 years held **** percent of the market. Similarly, the mentioned games categories held ** and ** percent of sales volume, respectively. Games are classified according to the Pan European Game Information rating system.