Video Games Europe

Do you have parental control tools set-up on your child(ren)'s video game console, computer or phone/tablet? These easy-to-use settings that allows you to manage your child(ren)'s video gameplay, such as which 🎮 games they can play, ⌚ how long they can play, 🧒 who they can communicate with online and 💳 whether they can make digital purchases! Parental control tools are important, and they are one way the industry ensures a positive gameplay environment. Video Games Europe encourages parents to join in when their children are playing video games and talk with them about their hobbies. It is the best way to understand them, the games they are playing, and discuss ground rules that works for everyone in the family! #SeizeTheControls

🧑🎄🎁Is your child receiving a new video game, console, mobile phone/tablet, or computer this holiday season? The #SeizeTheControls campaign suggests you set-up the easy to use parental guidance tools right away! But what are parental guidance tools? They are available on all video games consoles 🎮🕹️, handheld devices 📱 and operating systems for PC and Mac 🖥️ that helps parents and guardians manage aspects of children's video gameplay, including: 🎮 what they are playing (age appropriate content), 👧👦 who they are playing with, ⏳ how long they are playing for, 💳 whether or how much they can spend online.   GamesTrack research shows that 95% of parents of children who buy in-game extras have an agreement with their children and actively monitor their children’s spending. We encourage you to speak with your children and set-up ground rules that works for you and the entire family. 🤔 Don't know where to start? We got you with resources in your local language: https://lnkd.in/etnEyRhS #SeizeTheControls #ResponsibleGameplay #VideoGames #PEGI #PEGIrating

For the fourth year, our #SeizeTheControls campaign shares useful guidance & tips with parents prior to the holiday season, to help ensure children and everyone have a positive video gameplay experience during the holidays and all year round! The tips include how to manage video gameplay, such as: ✅ checking the PEGI age ratings, ✅ using parental guidance tools and ✅ encouraging parents to play the games with their children to facilitate conversations around play time, game choices and topics like optional purchases of in-game content. Research shows that 76% of the parents of children that play games say their children do not make digital purchases and 95% of parents and families have agreements in place and supervise when their children are allowed to purchase in-game content. We encourage all parents to have this conversation with their children. Looking for tips on how to start the conversation? We got you covered! https://lnkd.in/etnEyRhS #SeizeTheControls #ResponsibleGameplay #VideoGames #PEGI #PEGIrating

What exciting activities have you planned with your children this holiday season? As part of the #SeizeTheControls campaign, Video Games Europe encourages parents to join in when your kids are playing video games! It is the best way to engage and talk with them about what they are playing, why it interests them, and who they are playing with. ⭐️You can also take the opportunity to discuss and agree with them ground rules - such as playtime, access to age-appropriate games, online communications, and digital purchases. Research shows that 76% of the parents of children that play games say their children do not make digital purchases and 95% of parents and families have agreements in place and supervise when their children are allowed to purchase in-game content. Find out how you can start this conversation with your child https://lnkd.in/etnEyRhS #DYK: Research shows that families that play together and/or take the time to discuss video game play have the healthiest relationship with video game playing, get the most out of it, and have the fewest arguments about gameplay. So why not join your children in their hobbies this holiday season? #SeizeTheControls #ResponsibleGameplay #VideoGames #PEGI #PEGIrating

"To limit the impact on the environment and strained electric grids, blockbuster studios and independent artists are looking for ways to make their games more efficient — without turning off a passionate fan base." Playing for the Planet recently featured in this new piece from The Washington Post, exploring what one third of humanity playing video games means for Earth's future. https://lnkd.in/e-nNr453

The Game Awards has always been a celebration of video games. This year, we're thrilled that members of Video Games Europe brought home some amazing awards including: 🌟 PlayStation: Game of the Year, Best Action Adventure, Best Family Game, and Best Game Direction for #ASTROBOT, plus Best Ongoing and Best Multiplayer for #Helldivers2. 🌟 Electronic Arts (EA): Best Sports Game for #EASportsFC25. 🌟 Microsoft Xbox Series X and Bethesda Game Studios: Best Adaptation for #Fallout. 🌟 Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games: Most Anticipated Game for #GTA6. These awards are a testament to the creativity, dedication, and innovation in the video games industry and its ability to tell stories that travels globally. Congratulations to all the winners 🎮! https://lnkd.in/d3v59--d #VideoGames #VideoGamesEU #TheGameAwards

Whether your children are playing video games for fun, to learn, or to connect with friends & family, the #SeizeTheControls campaign wants you to have the support you need to manage their screen time, spending and access to content. Check out our tips! https://lnkd.in/etnEyRhS #SeizeTheControls #ResponsibleGameplay #VideoGames #PEGI #PEGIrating

🎁 Is your child receiving a video game, game console, mobile phone/tablet, or computer this holiday season? Why not set up the easy-to-use parental guidance tools right away? 🤔 Don't know where to start? Check out our resources 👉 https://lnkd.in/etnEyRhS #SeizeTheControls #ResponsibleGameplay #VideoGames #PEGI #PEGIrating #VideoGamesEU

Thank you SELL - Syndicat des Éditeurs de Logiciels de Loisirs for giving us the opportunity to share our 2024-2029 EU Manifesto. The video games industry has an important role to plays in Europe’s digital transition. By supporting our unique sector, we can unlock new growth opportunities, enhance the digital skills of EU's workforce, and contribute to Europe's sustainability efforts. Want to find out more? Read our manifesto - More Than A Game 🎮 https://lnkd.in/eww_UMvc It is also available in Español, Français, Italiana, Polski, and Português. #VideoGames #VideoGamesEU #DigitalEU #CreativeEurope #DigitalTransition

🎁🎄 Are you looking to gift a child a video game this holiday season? Don't know how to choose a suitable game for them? The #SeizeTheControls campaign can help! https://lnkd.in/etnEyRhS ⭐️👉 Always ✅ check the #PEGI rating for the games! PEGI provides five age labelling and eight content descriptors that alerts parents to contents such as in-game purchase, sex, bad language, discrimination or violence. This rating system is the video game industry's commitment to protect children and to ensure that players and parents have reliable information about video game content prior to purchase! There is also an easy-to-use PEGI app, allowing you to check the ratings wherever you go! The app is downloadable from Google Play or the Apple Store, and it is available in 15 languages: Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish. ⭐️ All the major game platforms use the PEGI ratings as part of their parental guidance tool systems. More details: https://pegi.info/ #SeizeTheControls #ResponsibleGameplay #VideoGames #PEGI #PEGIrating