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How the ESRB Rates Games

Posted by timothy on from the they-know-it-when-they-see-it dept.

Ant writes "Joystiq mentioned a short Slate story on how the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) reviews and rates games. (Seen on Blue's News.)"

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  1. How dutch rate games (and TV) by jurt1235 · · Score: 4, Informative

    5 moderation levels saying which age is appropriate.
    1. Is there sex (S) in it? If yes, 18+
    2. Is there excisive violance (V) and S in it, well, 18+, V only no S 12+
    3. Is there S,V and bad language (L) in it, 18+, L only is 6+
    4. Is it all in another language than dutch (so subtitle bad language only): All ages.
    5. Is it done by a famous actor/singer/director, then it must be art, so 12+ whatever happens (for example Spielbergs movie "Schindlers list", rated 12+)

    In other words: How fine is the line which is being drawn?
    What not mentioned factors in the article will take care that something can be broadcasted at prime time anyway?

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  2. Re:Up tight Americans by stlhawkeye · · Score: 5, Informative
    Because the Conservative and Unreasonable NuTS have taken over our country and they won't give it back.

    Like Hillary Clinton? Tipper Gore?

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