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PlayStation age verification has begun rolling out across the UK and Ireland, with full implementation to be in place soon

… Sony and PlayStation are the latest in a long line of gaming-related services being updated to require age verification in the UK, as commanded by the Online Safety Act which came into effect last summer. …

Apr 21, 2026 · News by Robert Purchese Associate Editor

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"It is frustrating to see policymakers suddenly claim everything is 'for our safety'" - Stop Killing Games joins pushback against age verification laws

… Stop Killing Games points to Urban Dead, a 20-year-old browser game that shut down last year as a result of the UK's Online Safety Bill . The game's creator, Kevan Davis, found it unfeasible to implement safety measures required by this act, and as such closed the game down on the 14th March. …

May 7, 2026 · News by Connor Makar Staff Writer