I saw this on the new Assains Creed video. What the hell is PEGI and what happened to the ESRB? Assains Creed 2 is rated 18?!

This would be a great time to use letmegooglethatforyou

lol I was hoping somone had info on sort of where they came from and why so I don't read through tons of articles about why video games are bad for you, but I will google it then.

What is PEGI?
The Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) age rating system was established to help European parents make informed decisions on buying computer games. It was launched in spring 2003 and replaced some national age rating systems with a single system now used throughout most of Europe.

The system is supported by the major console manufacturers, including Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, as well as by publishers and developers of interactive games throughout Europe. The age rating system was developed by the Interactive Software Federation of Europe (ISFE).

leaving me wondering why its on the trailer for Canadian video game and nost ESRB.


Wow Mass Effect is rated 18 for Violence but nothing about Sex or drugs

Ubisoft is a French company, which might explain why they are seeking a PEGI rating first.

True, but there a French Canadian branch (Assains Creed)