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The '''ESRB''' is the ratings system used in the [[United States of America]] and [[Canada]]. Here is a complete evaluation of the ''ESRB'' ratings system: | The '''ESRB''' is the ratings system used in the [[United States of America]] and [[Canada]]. Here is a complete evaluation of the ''ESRB'' ratings system: | ||
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| [[Image:ESRB_EC.png|none|40px|ESRB Rating: EC (Early Childhood)]] || '''EC''' — '''Early Childhood''': A game with this rating is intended for very young audiences (usually over 3 years of age) | | [[Image:ESRB_EC.png|none|40px|ESRB Rating: EC (Early Childhood)]] || '''EC''' — '''Early Childhood''': A game with this rating is intended for very young audiences (usually over 3 years of age) | ||
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| [[Image:ESRB_T.png|none|40px|ESRB Rating: T (Teen)]] || '''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 and only [[Grand Theft Auto]] to have the T rating. | | [[Image:ESRB_T.png|none|40px|ESRB Rating: T (Teen)]] || '''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 and only [[Grand Theft Auto]] to have the T rating. | ||
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| [[Image:ESRB_M.png|none|40px|ESRB Rating: M (Mature)]] || '''M''' — '''Mature''': Games in this category contain violence, and may contain violence, strong language, and light sexual content. [[Grand Theft Auto]]'s that are rated M are: [[Grand Theft Auto 1]], [[Grand Theft Auto 3]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]*, [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], and finally [[Grand Theft Auto: Advance]]. | | [[Image:ESRB_M.png|none|40px|ESRB Rating: M (Mature)]] || '''M''' — '''Mature''': Games in this category contain violence, and may contain violence, strong language, and light sexual content. [[Grand Theft Auto]]'s that are rated M are: [[Grand Theft Auto 1]], [[Grand Theft Auto 3]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]*, [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], and finally [[Grand Theft Auto: Advance]], and [[Manhunt]]. | ||
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| [[Image:ESRB_AO.png|none|40px|ESRB Rating: AO (Adults Only)]] || '''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. Some editions of [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] were rated this due to the [[Hot Coffee]] mod. | | [[Image:ESRB_AO.png|none|40px|ESRB Rating: AO (Adults Only)]] || '''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. Some editions of [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] were rated this due to the [[Hot Coffee]] mod. Many people believe that this rating is used too sparingly, usually citing [[Manhunt]] as am underrated game (it received M), and thus argue it should be used more often. | ||
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|[[Image:ESRB_RP.png|none|40px|ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)]] || '''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: 4]] | |||
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