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An evaluation of the age-appropriateness of a game's content by an independent body. The game is rated E. An E-rated game. See special note about Rating Pending below.

For audiences that are not familiar with the Entertainment Software Rating Board’s rating system, include a short description of the rating. Rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. See below.

Descriptions: In America, games are given the following ratings by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, an offshoot of the Entertainment Software Association.

  • EC (Early Childhood): May be suitable for ages three and older.
  • K-A (Kids to Adults): May be suitable for ages six and older. Retired by the ESRB on Jan. 1, 1998. Use only in historical contexts.
  • E (Everyone): May be suitable for ages six and older.
  • E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older): May be suitable for ages ten and older. Added by the ESRB on March 2, 2005.
  • T (Teen): May be suitable for ages 13 and older.
  • M (Mature): May be suitable for ages 17 and older.
  • AO (Adults Only): Should only be played by persons 18 years and older.
  • RP (Rating Pending): Submitted to the ESRB and awaiting final rating. Write out as Rating Pending or not yet rated on all references.

From 1993-1994, Sega's Video Game Rating Council rated games GA (General Audiences), MA-13 (Mature Audiences: Parental Discretion Advised), and MA-17 (Mature Audiences: Not Appropriate for Minors).

European games are currently rated under the Pan-European Game Information system (PEGI acceptable after first reference), with ratings of 3+, 7+, 12+, 16+ and 18+ (slightly different in Finland and Portugal).

Content Descriptors: ESRB and PEGI ratings both come accompanied by specific content descriptors that detail specific potentially objectionable content in the game. These descriptors are not required when mentioning a game’s ESRB rating, but it's recommended that they be included in all game reviews.

Example: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB for blood and gore and intense violence.

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