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The ESRB have rated GTA games ranging from '''T''' (Teen) to '''AO''' (Adults only). Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] was famously re-rated following the [[Hot Coffee]] incident, where its M rating was removed and changed to AO. A 2nd edition of the game was released shortly after, and the game regained it's M rating. | The ESRB have rated GTA games ranging from '''T''' (Teen) to '''AO''' (Adults only). [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] was famously re-rated following the [[Hot Coffee]] incident, where its M rating was removed and changed to AO. A 2nd edition of the game was released shortly after, and the game regained it's M rating. | ||
The GTA series is rated as follows: | The GTA series is rated as follows: |
Revision as of 17:53, 20 June 2007
The ESRB is the ratings system used in the United States of America and Canada. Some people criticise the ratings system for not being clear by the fact a lettering system is used rather than an age number/group. Below is a table explaining the ESRB ratings system, with descriptions of what each letter represents:
ESRB Ratings
EC — Early Childhood: A game with this rating is intended for very young audiences (usually over 3 years of age) | |
E — Everyone: Generally these games are suitable for people 6 and over. These games may have mild cartoon violence, mischief, among other non-serious actions. | |
E10+ — Everyone 10+: Added in 2005 after there were some complaints about a lack of a rating between E and T. | |
T — Teen: This class usually contains scenes that are appropriate for teenagers, however not for a young audience. A game rated T may contain mild language, small amounts of blood, and light violence. Grand Theft Auto 2 is an example. | |
M — Mature: Games in this category contain violence, and may contain violence, strong language, and light sexual content. | |
AO — Adults Only: Contains content suitable for adults over 18 years of age. Games contain strong violence, strong sexual content, strong language, use of drugs/alcohol, etc. Many people believe that this rating is used too sparingly, usually citing Manhunt as an underrated game (it received M), and thus argue it should be used more often. | |
RP — Rating Pending: This rating indicates a game's rating is pending, and no games that are for sale ever feature this rating. It is only put on game advertisements, demo discs, etc. An example of a game RP is Grand Theft Auto IV |
Grand Theft Auto game ratings
The ESRB have rated GTA games ranging from T (Teen) to AO (Adults only). Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was famously re-rated following the Hot Coffee incident, where its M rating was removed and changed to AO. A 2nd edition of the game was released shortly after, and the game regained it's M rating.
The GTA series is rated as follows:
- Grand Theft Auto 1 - M (rated T for Game Boy Color)
- Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 - M
- Grand Theft Auto 2 - T (rated M for PC and Dreamcast)
- Grand Theft Auto III - M
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - M
- Grand Theft Auto Advance - M
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - M (re-rated AO), 2nd edition: M
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories - M
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories - M
See Also
- BBFC, the British media rating system
- PEGI, the European computer and video game rating system
- ELSPA, the former British computer and video game rating system, replaced by the PEGI ratings.
- USK, the German computer and video game rating system
- OFLC, the Australian media rating system
- OFLC (NZ), the New Zealand media rating system
- CERO, the Japanese computer and video game rating system