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ESRB Rating Symbols
- EVERYONE. Titles rated E (Everyone) have content that may be suitable for all ages. ...
- EVERYONE 10+ Titles rated E10+ (Everyone 10+) have content that may be suitable for ages 10 and older. ...
- TEEN. ...
- MATURE. ...
- RATING PENDING. ...
- ADULTS ONLY.
What is the T rating on ESRB? ›
Titles rated T – Teen have content that may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violent content, mild or strong language and/or suggestive themes. Titles rated M – Mature have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older.
Why do parents ignore ESRB ratings? ›
The problem here is obvious: At the end of the day, some parents either don't want to withhold a game from their child because all of their friends have it; they don't care what the game features; or they simply don't know what the game features. That latter thought is where the ESRB comes in.
Is the ESRB run by the government? ›
About ESRB. We are the non-profit, self-regulatory body for the video game industry.
Is R rated worse than M? ›
Rated M: Suggested for mature audiences - Parental discretion advised. Rated R: Restricted – Persons under 16 not admitted, unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian.
Why is GTA 5 rated M? ›
Parents need to know that Grand Theft Auto V is an adult action game for Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows platforms. It brims with gang violence, nudity, extremely coarse language, and drug and alcohol abuse.
Is Starfield ok for 12 year olds? ›
Starfield is rated by PEGI at 18 and above, and by the ESRB as a Mature 17+, meaning that even from the outset it might not be safe for kids.
What is Fortnite rated? ›
Fortnite is rated T for Teen and has a new Content Descriptor that means Fortnite offers access to a variety of content for people of all ages. The descriptor is: Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, which means the game, app, or platform in question offers access to a variety of content.
Why is the game rated R? ›
MPAA explanation: For language, and for some violence and sexuality.
Is it illegal for a kid to play M-rated games? ›
For video games, some brick & mortar stores will refuse to sell M-rated games to unaccompanied minors, but they are under no legal or pseudo-legal obligation to impose such a restriction. Is it illegal for someone under 17 to play rated M video games in the United States? Illegal? Not at all.
Some children may feel confused and unable to process what they have seen or experienced. Some children may be curious and want to find out more. If someone has sent something to them directly, they may feel threatened or distressed. Think about how hard it may be for your child to talk to you about what has happened.
Can minors play M-rated games? ›
The company prohibits the sale of M-rated (as defined by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)) video games to customers under the age of 17 years old.
What ESRB is GTA 5? ›
Tons of movies fight for the PG13 rating and cut and cut until it fits that category because they know that means more ticket sales. No matter how it plays out though, GTA V and probably all future GTA's will be rated M because of the game play.
Who runs ESRB? ›
Can I use ESRB logo? ›
You understand and agree that, absent a trademark license or use agreement from the ESRB, you cannot use the ESRB rating icons or other ESRB Trademarks for linking to ESRB – and that ESRB has not granted you, by implication or by estoppel or otherwise, any right, title, or interest to use any ESRB logos, trademarks, ...
What is the lowest rating game? ›
If you want to track down the game just to see an example of how not to make a game, it can be found on sites such as My Abandonware. Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing scored just 8% on Metacritic, making it the lowest-rated game of all time, with G4TV calling it “the worst videogame to ever see the light of day.”
What does "rated C" mean? ›
In movies C grade is stand for CHILDREN. It says that the movie is Children Age Restricted.