… In compliance with these laws and guidelines, companies such as PlayStation have started implementing age verification measures in countries such as the UK, which restrict unverified users from accessing features such as messages or voice chat. …
… In March, Discord delayed its global age verification rollout to the second half of 2026 due to mass backlash from users. Discord said that it would explore additional verification methods with respect to user privacy before continuing its age verification rollout to more countries.
… Age verification has also seen significant growth in recent years, with companies like Steam, Discord, and PlayStation requiring players to confirm their age . …
… Movies based on all-ages video game properties are seeing huge box office success, including hits like Sonic the Hedgehog and A Minecraft Movie . …