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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]]. Below is a table explaining the ''ESRB'' ratings system, with descriptions of what each letter represents:


===ESRB Ratings===
==ESRB Ratings==
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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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*[[OFLC (NZ)]], the [[New Zealand]] media rating system
*[[OFLC (NZ)]], the [[New Zealand]] media rating system
*[[CERO]], the [[Japan|Japanese]] computer and video game rating system
*[[CERO]], the [[Japan|Japanese]] computer and video game rating system
==External Links==
*[http://www.esrb.org ESRB]




[[Category: Rating systems]]
[[Category: Rating systems]]

Revision as of 14:40, 20 June 2007

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The ESRB is the ratings system used in the United States of America and Canada. Below is a table explaining the ESRB ratings system, with descriptions of what each letter represents:

ESRB Ratings

ESRB Rating: EC (Early Childhood)
ESRB Rating: EC (Early Childhood)
ECEarly Childhood: A game with this rating is intended for very young audiences (usually over 3 years of age)
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
EEveryone: Generally these games are suitable for people 6 and over. These games may have mild cartoon violence, mischief, among other non-serious actions.
ESRB Rating: E10+
ESRB Rating: E10+
E10+Everyone 10+: Added in 2005 after there were some complaints about a lack of a rating between E and T.
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
TTeen: 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.
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
MMature: 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.
ESRB Rating: AO (Adults Only)
ESRB Rating: AO (Adults Only)
AOAdults 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.
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
RPRating 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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