CERO - "Japanese Computer Recreation Assessment Office". You are responsible for evaluating the media before it reaches consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic has also spread across Japan and many companies have started working from home. However, not all businesses in the country were ready to take these steps.
Japan’s Video Game Rating Organization CERO Announces Operations Will Resume On May.In early April, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency in Japan. Almost immediately after April 7, CERO announced that all activities had been suspended before May 6.
CERO says it continues to operate, but not in its offices. The ZERO team will be teleworking.
A message posted on the official website: "Using this mechanism, I declare the urgency of a new government crown and it was closed due to a temporary restriction by the governor of Tokyo, which reopened on May 7 after the strengthening of precautionary measures. to assess the infection. During a break, I apologize for the closure, which is ideal for all relationships and charges, including a member.
Some information about the translation from Japanese to English is somewhat unclear, but the message indicates when CERO will continue to operate.
CERO will be ready for telework from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. These watches may vary depending on the severity of the virus in Japan as summer approaches. Working hours changed for the first time in late March, shortly before the decision to suspend all work.
In general, CERO won't work as fast as it used to. Since the organization is closed for a whole month, there will probably be a long wait for qualifiers.
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the video game industry this year. The outbreak caused console shortages, game delays and event cancellations. Although some players are frustrated, the industry is creating new ways of connecting with the community.
Publishers and developers have launched online events that combine more flow or offer free games to players who are at home during this difficult time.
With a short break, CERO is now ready to return to the media and try teleworking instead of meeting in person at his office.