Starting this summer, PEGI (Pan-European Game Information) is set to change the landscape of video game ratings by implementing a minimum age rating of 16 for all games featuring loot boxes. This significant shift aims to protect younger audiences from the potential risks associated with in-game purchases that utilize random rewards, often leading to addictive behaviors. The new regulations will categorize games with loot boxes as PEGI 16 by default, meaning they cannot be sold to children aged 15 or younger across Europe.