The UK games industry is clenching its buttocks in anticipation for Dr. Tanya Byron’s infamous report on videogames and the Web in relation to my home country’s children. As you might imagine, there’s an air of nervousness surrounding what could have huge consequences.

The report is going to come out on March 27th. It’s been a enlarged wait since we first heard about that report, and among the details it is highly expected that Byron will push for mandatory ratings on all UK games, and, as we talked about

yesterday, possibly propose ditching the BBFC in favor of PEGI. All in all though, it is hoped that Byron will produce and a fair and intelligent report that focuses on educating parents, rather than forcing legislation down our throats.

Must get my hands on a copy of that. We’ll keep you posted on what could be one of the most critical moments in UK gaming.

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