ESRB Ratings

The Entertainment Software Rating Board has established a game rating system that easily allows buyers to determine game content appropriateness. The symbols below can be located on game boxes and CD cases. The Control Center supports game rating but does not condone any form of governmental regulation of game content.

Early Childhood

Titles rated "Early Childhood (EC)" have content suitable for children ages three and older and do not contain any material that parents would find inappropriate.

Kids to Adults

Titles rated "Kids to Adult (K-A)" have content suitable for persons ages six and older. These titles will appeal to people of many ages and tastes. They may contain minimal violence, some comic mischief (for example, slapstick comedy), or some crude language.

Everyone

As of January 1, 1998, the new "Everyone" designation will replace the "Kids to Adults" rating. Titles rated "Everyone (E)" have content suitable for persons ages six and older. These titles will appeal to people of many ages and tastes. They may contain minimal violence, some comic mischief (for example, slapstick comedy), or some crude language.

Teen

Titles rated "Teen (T)" have content suitable for persons ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violent content, mild or strong language, and/or suggestive themes.

Mature

Titles rated "Mature (M)" have content suitable for persons ages 17 and older. These products may induce more intense violence or language than products in the Teen category. In addition, these titles may also include mature sexual themes.

Adults Only

Titles rated "Adults Only (AO)" have content suitable only for adults. These products may include graphic depictions of sex and/or violence. Adults Only products are not intended to be sold or rented to persons under the age of 18.

Rating Pending

Product has been submitted to the ESRB and is awaiting final rating.