ESRB rating (Entertainment Software Rating Board) is a system of age rating for video games used in North America. ESRB is an independent organization established in 1994, and its purpose is to provide parents and consumers with information about the content of video games.
ESRB assigns ratings based on age restrictions and the content contained in video games. ESRB ratings include the following categories:
“EC” (Early Childhood)
Age category “For young children”: games specifically designed for younger children (3 years and older). This rating existed from 1994 to 2018. Currently, new games are no longer labeled with the EC rating. This complicates the search for games for young children. Some parents complain that the E (Everyone) rating includes games that are still too early to show to children under 10 years old. This situation may change in the future.
“E” (Everyone)
Age category “For everyone”: games suitable for all age groups.
“E10+” (Everyone 10+)
Age category “For everyone aged 10 and older”: games that may be suitable for children aged 10 and older.
“T” (Teen)
Age category “For teens”: games that may contain material that could be inappropriate for younger children. Recommended for teenagers aged 13 and older.
“M” (Mature 17+)
Age category “For adults”: games that contain a significant amount of violence, blood, sexual content, or language. Recommended for individuals aged 17 and older.
“AO” (Adults Only 18+)
Age category “Adults only”: games intended only for individuals aged 18 and older. They may contain intense sexual content or crude language.
Each game receives a rating that helps parents and consumers understand the appropriateness of the game's content for age restrictions. ESRB ratings are voluntary, but many publishers use them to inform consumers about game content.
On the official ESRB website, there are several tools for parents. One of them is the search and filtering of video games by ESRB rating. This can be useful when looking for games with the appropriate age rating for their children or as a gift.
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