Difference between revisions of "Video Game Content Rating Systems"
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[[File:Ratings1-jumbo.jpg|260px|thumbnail|An example of a rating from the ESRB found on video game boxes in North America. This rating Everyone 10+ generally denotes a game suitable for an audience above the age of 10.]] | [[File:Ratings1-jumbo.jpg|260px|thumbnail|An example of a rating from the ESRB found on video game boxes in North America. This rating Everyone 10+ generally denotes a game suitable for an audience above the age of 10.]] | ||
| − | '''Video game content rating systems''' are designed to be standardized systems serving the purpose of classifying video games based on their suitability for target audiences. The body responsible for the regulation varies from country to country and follows standards set by that specific region. Some of these regulatory systems are independent, while others are run or guided by their government. | + | '''Video game content rating systems''' are designed to be standardized systems serving the purpose of classifying video games based on their suitability for target audiences. The body responsible for the regulation varies from country to country and follows standards set by that specific region. Some of these regulatory systems are independent, while others are run or guided by their government. Given the vast amount of national rating boards, some developers have called for an international regulatory body to be formed to standardize these ratings on a worldwide scale. <ref>Polygon https://https://www.polygon.com/2012/11/15/3648978/head-of-ea-calls-for-single-universal-rating-system-across-all</ref> |
==Popular Rating Systems== | ==Popular Rating Systems== | ||
===Computer Entertainment Rating Organization=== | ===Computer Entertainment Rating Organization=== | ||
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===International Age Rating Coalition=== | ===International Age Rating Coalition=== | ||
===Pan European Game Information=== | ===Pan European Game Information=== | ||
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Revision as of 18:12, 27 January 2022
Video game content rating systems are designed to be standardized systems serving the purpose of classifying video games based on their suitability for target audiences. The body responsible for the regulation varies from country to country and follows standards set by that specific region. Some of these regulatory systems are independent, while others are run or guided by their government. Given the vast amount of national rating boards, some developers have called for an international regulatory body to be formed to standardize these ratings on a worldwide scale. [1]
