Windows 8 Store will not allow games rated above PEGI 16

Windows 8 is all set to become the next big thing, and with many game developers voicing their displeasure with the operating system, things don’t look too well for the OS in terms of gaming. According to Eurogamer, the Windows 8 Store will not allow games that are rated higher than PEGI 16. This means no games with mature themes or violence will be allowed. Currently, some of these games include Skyrim, Mass Effect 3, and Dishonored – some of the biggest and most highly acclaimed games in recent times."Your app must not contain adult content, and metadata must be appropriate for everyone. Apps with a rating over PEGI 16, ESRB Mature, or that contain content that would warrant such a rating, are not allowed," the Windows Store app rules say. "Windows Store apps are appropriate for a global audience."Click here for full story