BBFC
Presently the BBFC classify some of the video games released in the UK. This maybe because they forfeit exemption from the Video Recordings Act under a specific clause, are rated PEGI 18+ in line with an industry agreement or via the choice of a publisher.
Our process can be a little different to other ratings bodies, partly because we do have obligations under the legislation which we must comply with. Our games submissions team will be happy to walk through our requirements with publishers/developers in as much detail as they require prior to or during submission. If you have any questions at all, or feedback as we strive to offer the best service possible to the industry - please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Contrary to popular opinion, we also like to play the odd game now and again :)
Recent articles about BBFC
Will PEGI make it into law this year?
"Complex work is ongoing," insists DCMS; Industry sources hopeful of Christmas resolution
PEGI tipped for September launch, but uncertainty persists
VSC's "best guess" is "early autumn"; BBFC role still under discussion
BBFC to "co-operate fully" with govt decision
But ratings board still believes it's better-placed to deliver on requirements
BBFC/PEGI decision at 3:30pm today?
Digital Britain report set for release this afternoon following Commons statement
The author of the videogames ratings review explains her decisions
BBFC downgraded 22 adult-rated games, claims ELSPA
ELSPA releases key findings from Byron consultancy period
As the Byron review consultancy period for age ratings ends, the BBFC and ELSPA discuss their findings
Traffic light ratings to go live this spring
PEGI to drop current imagery in favour of more universal labelling, but UK may not get new ratings at all
BBFC defends itself from latest ELSPA attack
Board rejects claims of not being fit to rate videogames
ELSPA tells Labour: BBFC is not fit for purpose
BBFC is too lenient and downgrades 18-rated games, claims Jackson
Dark Knight rating raises BBFC questions
Furore over film's 12A-rating adds fuel to games ratings debate
Next banned game "could be BioShock 2"
Consultant Scheurer adds that over turning a BBFC ban could put independent developers out of business
ELSPA continues to back PEGI for UK ratings
Body says BBFC will confuse consumers, but welcomes four month public consultation period
BBFC has "significant advantages" over PEGI, says CMS report
Government prefers BBFC for videogame classification duties in the UK, hybrid system with PEGI not workable
Government snubs industry and backs BBFC in ratings debate
Lobbying by ELSPA, Microsoft and other publishers for PEGI support falls flat
Film board accuses PEGI of "crying wolf"; ELSPA labels the claim "absurd"
Cooke questions PEGI structure
"It is not clear who PEGI is," says British Board of Film Classification
BBFC hits back at Microsoft and EA
The ratings group says the criticisms levelled at it and the Byron report are unfounded and that the industry has "nothing to fear"
BBFC: Industry shouldn't forget we're pro-games
The censors' director, David Cooke, complains that people forget the BBFC is a pro-games institution
BBFC.online is designed to provide a voluntary online classifciation for downloadable content, but won't interfere with online gameplay
BBFC
- 3 Soho Square
- London
- W1D 3HD
- United Kingdom
Contact details
- Phone +44 207 440 0299
- Contact Games submissions team
- Email games@bbfc.co.uk
- Websitehttp://www.bbfc.co.uk
Employees
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