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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: | 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== | ==ESRB Ratings== | ||
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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 | | [[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. | ||
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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 | | [[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. 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. | ||
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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 | |[[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 IV]] | ||
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== 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''' | |||
* [[Grand Theft Auto: London 1969]] - '''M''' | |||
* [[Grand Theft Auto 2]] - '''T''' | |||
* [[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== | ==See Also== |
Revision as of 16:00, 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 and only Grand Theft Auto to have the T rating. | |
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
- Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 - M
- Grand Theft Auto 2 - T
- 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