Video games are rated, so parents should see if they are too violent for their children.

Why Ratings?

"The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings are designed to provide information about video and computer game content so parents can make informed purchasing decisions."
For more information, go to http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/impact/esrb.html

Every time you get a game, check the ratings. See the ratings below or go to the ESRB website.

Ratings

These game ratings are safe for all children none...under 3 years of age.
EC = Early Childhood
Titles rated EC – Early Childhood have content that may be suitable for persons ages three and older. Titles in this category contain no material that parents would find inappropriate.

E = Everyone
Titles rated E – Everyone have content that may be suitable for persons ages six and older. Titles in this category may contain minimal violence, some comic mischief and/or mild language.

More Ratings

These ratings are for 17 and up.

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M = Mature
Titles rated M – Mature have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain mature sexual themes, more intense violence and/or strong language.

These are for teens 13 or up.

T = Teen
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.

Most Violent Ratings

AO = Adults Only
Titles rated AO – Adults Only have content suitable only for adults. Titles in this category may include graphic depictions of sex and/or violence. Adults Only products are not intended for people under 18

RP = Rating Pending
Titles listed as RP – Rating Pending have been submitted to the ESRB and are awaiting final rating.