Video Game Ratings | ESRB Ratings
Learn more about how we examine the content of a game and the context in which it’s presented to assign ratings for physical video games and digital games and apps.
ESRB Ratings | Entertainment Software Ratings Board
Check ESRB ratings for video games and apps, including age ratings, content descriptors and interactive elements.
ESRB Ratings Guides, Categories, Content Descriptors
Use the ESRB video game ratings guide to understand how the rating system works and how to use it to select appropriate video games and apps for your family
About Us | ESRB Ratings
Nov 22, 2019 · Our three-part rating system includes Rating Categories to suggest age-appropriateness, Content Descriptors to indicate what type of content may have triggered the rating, and Interactive Elements, to advise about sharing the user’s location with other users, in-game purchases, user interactions, and unrestricted internet access.
ESRB ratings process for physical and digital video games
We have several mechanisms in place to ensure that publishers fully disclose all the content in their games, so consumers get complete and reliable rating information. For digitally delivered games and apps rated through IARC , we can promptly correct the display of an inaccurate rating assignment, which serves as an effective enforcement ...
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ESRB ratings provide information about what’s in a video game so parents and consumers can make informed choices about which are right for their family.
Parents: Content is Key When Picking Appropriate Video Games
Nov 10, 2023 · 84% of parents with kids that play video games tell us that they are aware of the ESRB rating system. Meanwhile, 73% say they use the ESRB rating system regularly (“every time” or “most of the time”) when deciding which video games are appropriate for their kids.
Our History - ESRB Ratings
Founded in 2013 by many of the world’s leading video game rating authorities, the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) administers the first globally streamlined age classification process for digital games and mobile apps that respects the unique cultural norms of each region.
Tools for Parents - ESRB Ratings
ESRB ratings make it easy for parents to be informed about the video games their kids play, but there’s more parents can do to stay involved and up to date. Learn how to set parental controls, start a conversation using our discussion guide, download the ESRB mobile app, and more.
Where to Find Ratings | ESRB Ratings
ESRB ratings are assigned to games across a wide variety of devices including consoles, smartphones, tablets, computers, and VR headsets. Ratings are displayed in-store on physical game packages, wherever games and apps can be downloaded, in advertisements, in social media and on websites where games are reviewed.