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	Entertainment Software Rating Board - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is often likened to the MPAA's "G" or "PG" rating or a "TV-Y7" or "TV-G" rating in television.
		This rating is often likened to the MPAA's "PG" rating or a "TV-PG" rating in television.
		The result of the hearings was that the entertainment software industry was given one year to form a workable rating system or the federal government would intervene and create their own system.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Entertainment_Software_Rating_Board (3038 words)

	Rating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In online communities, rating means a reputation system, it is a type of collaborative filtering algorithm which attempts to determine ratings for a collection of entities, given a collection of opinions that those entities hold about each other.
		Many designations or ratings can be had within countries to classify the resistance of structures or their components against design-basis fires.
		In that case, for instance an 8" thick concrete block wall may be proven to last for at least 120 minutes in a design-basis fire.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rating (352 words)

	Englsih 106: Videogame Violence--- is it an issue? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		As set by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) qualities that violate the ‘levels' of ratings could be as mild as ‘Comic Mischief' and as extreme as ‘Strong Sexual Content'.
		The ESRB is so protective of their integrity that they won't even tell you the names of their raters.
		On a macroscopic scale the ESRB is responsible for enforcing their system and that the companies who submit their games for a rating are “legally bound to disclose all pertinent content when submitting the game for an ESRB rating”, there are difficulties in the finer details.
	web.ics.purdue.edu /~agong/vidviolence/ratings.htm (968 words)

	Entertainment Software Rating Board :: Majority of Parents Say They Limit Children's Access to Mature-Rated Video Games
		The M (Mature) rating is assigned by the ESRB to indicate that a game may be suitable for ages 17 and older.
		The ESRB rating system includes six age-based rating categories: EC (Early Childhood) for ages 3+, E (Everyone) for ages 6+, E10+ (Everyone 10 and older), T (Teen) for ages 13+, M (Mature) for ages 17+, and AO (Adults Only) which indicates that the game should only be played by adults age 18 and older.
		The rating system also includes 32 content descriptors, found next to the rating category on the back of game packages, describing content in the game that may be of concern to parents, including violence, sexual content, language, use of controlled substances, and gambling.
	sev.prnewswire.com /computer-electronics/20050506/DCTH05905052005-1.html (764 words)

	Entertainment Software Rating Board
		The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings are designed to provide accurate and objective information about the content in computer and video games so you can make an informed purchase decision.
		ESRB ratings have two equal parts: rating symbols suggest age appropriateness for the game and content descriptors indicate elements in a game that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern.
		To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system, it's important to check both the rating symbol (on the front of the box) and the content descriptors (on the back).
	www.esrb.org /esrbratings_guide.asp (748 words)

	Commitment to Parents: About The Entertainment Software Rating Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association, the U.S. trade association for the interactive entertainment software industry.
		ESRB ratings are assigned by specially trained raters with no ties to the computer and video game industry.
		ESRB Privacy Online is the only privacy seal provider established to meet the unique needs of the interactive entertainment software industry.
	www.retailcouncil.org /ctp/about_esrb.asp (579 words)

	Software Ratings
		Much like music labeling, which prints ratings on the packaging, entertainment software rating symbols are clearly printed on the front of the software product’s packaging with more detailed content-oriented information printed on the back.
		This rating system is intended to inform the consumer of the general content and the age appropriateness of the entertainment software product.
		Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) According to the Entertainment Software Rating Board, "The ESRB is an independent, self-regulatory entity that provides comprehensive support services to companies in the interactive entertainment software industry." Read more about the ESRB, their goals, methods, rating system, and the people who rate the software at www.esrb.org/.
	www.infoweblinks.com /content/softwareratings.htm (408 words)

	GMMB : : Portfolio & Case Studies
		Amid this national controversy, the interactive entertainment software industry sought GMMB's help to publicize its efforts to help parents choose the games that are right for their families.
		ESRB PSAs are broadcast nationally on several networks and also air on the in-store television stations of major retailers, including Wal-Mart and Blockbuster.
		Senator Joseph Lieberman, a frequent critic of the entertainment industry, described the ESRB ratings as "the most comprehensive system of any entertainment medium in the country." Also, the Federal Trade Commission's regular reports on the entertainment industry's marketing practices have commented favorably on the ESRB's outreach program.
	www.gmmb.com /portfolio/case/esrb.htm (722 words)

	Entertainment Software Rating Board
		ESRB supports the recommendation of the Commission to extend the sliding scale approach for obtaining verifiable parental consent for an additional two years to April 21, 2004.
		It is ESRB Privacy Online's hope that secure electronic mechanisms and infomediary services become more available over the course of the next two years and achieve their full potential as more efficient and cost-effective alternatives to either the print and send form or the use of a credit card in connection with a transaction.
		ESRB Privacy Online believes that it is these goals--and the further development and adoption of means by which to achieve them--that warrant the two-year extension of the sliding scale approach.
	www.ftc.gov /privacy/coppa2/comments/esrb.htm (1058 words)

	Howstuffworks "How the ESRB Works"
		The ratings system for video games is relatively new compared to the ratings systems used by other entertainment industries -- and so far, it's been a rocky road.
		The Entertainment Software Rating Board is a voluntary group that rates the content of video games, including console (Xbox, PlayStation, et cetera) games and personal computer games.
		The ESRB does not rate the quality of games, but tries to objectively describe their content and identify anything that is potentially offensive.
	entertainment.howstuffworks.com /esrb.htm (520 words)

	Xbox.com \| Family Settings - Entertainment and Software Rating Board
		The ESRB rating system is an unbiased, standardized way to help you determine whether an Xbox® or Xbox 360™ video game is appropriate for your child.
		Ratings are determined by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).
		The ESRB is a self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).
	www.xbox.com /en-CA/support/familysettings/gameratinginformation.htm (877 words)

	Entertainment Software Rating Board :: New Video Game Rating Category, 'E10+,' Added to ESRB Rating System
		NEW YORK, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A new video game rating category, E10+ (Everyone 10 and older), was introduced today by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), to help consumers more easily differentiate between games that have content appropriate for the whole family and games that are suitable for ages 10 and older.
		Vance added that the ESRB consulted numerous child development experts and academicians in creating the E10+ category and found broad agreement with its introduction and the theory underlying it.
		The ESRB is a non-profit, self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).
	sev.prnewswire.com /entertainment/20050302/DCW04202032005-1.html (520 words)

	Board grapples with rating video games' sex, violence
		The Entertainment Software Rating Board is responsible for that rating system, and this self-regulating video-game industry group has suddenly found itself on the hot seat.
		The ESRB's president, Patricia Vance, cautions the public not to jump to conclusions while the board investigates the case.
		The ESRB is accustomed to pressure; it was formed 11 years ago under heat from Congress to crack down on violent video games.
	www.azcentral.com /arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/0720gamerate0720.html (846 words)

	Understanding the Rating System for Video Games
		ESRB ratings have two parts: rating symbols suggest age appropriateness for the game, and content descriptors indicate elements in a game that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern.
		To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system, it's important to check both the rating symbol (on the front of the game box) and the content descriptors (on the back of the game box).
		Rating Pending: Used only for advertising and/or marketing materials created for titles that have been submitted to the ESRB and are awaiting a final rating.
	www.media-awareness.ca /english/parents/video_games/ratings_videogames.cfm (575 words)

	EdGames: Entertainment Software Rating Board
		The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).
		They rate games with symbols that indicate the suggested age group of game users for a particular game, and they use content descriptors that tell you about content elements that may be of interest or concern.
		Titles rated E - Everyone have content that may be suitable for persons ages 6 and older.
	edweb.sdsu.edu /courses/edtec670/edgames/2003/11/entertainment-software-rating-board.htm (314 words)

	Video ratings
		Westchester County has teamed up with the video game industry’s rating board in an educational campaign to make sure parents have the information they need to make educated decisions about their kids’ computer and video game choices, County Executive Andy Spano announced today.
		The FTC did find that the ESRB rating system to be the most comprehensive of the three industry rating systems (movies, music, video games).
		The ESRB is a non-profit, self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association.
	www.westchestergov.com /currentnews/2005pr/videorating.htm (802 words)

	ESRB Intros E10+ Rating - Ferrago News Portal
		The rating is meant to fill the gap between E (Everyone) and T (Teen)....
		The video game industry's Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating system is considered the finest media rating system in the country, and while parents are still trying to figure out why movies rated PG-13 by the MPAA are allowed to have
		The Entertainment Software Rating Board announced yesterday that it was adding a new category to the entertainment software rating format.
	www.ferrago.com /portal/cluster/177173 (546 words)

	ESRB President Defends Rating System - Ferrago News Portal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		An anonymous reader writes "The president of the Entertainment Software Rating Board wrote an open letter to Kotaku in response to an editorial that ran there a few days back about the ESRB and the system used to rate games.
		The ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) has announced a new rating, E10+, which would be placed on games with content suitable for kids 10 and older.
		Gamesindustry.biz is reporting that the Entertainment Rating Software Board has added the new E10+ rating to help to differentiate content in children's games.
	www.ferrago.com /portal/cluster/125868 (631 words)

	2.11: [Rating: 4 Grenades]
		Two ratings boards, representing two competing parts of the industry, are bringing you "buyer beware" notices.
		The Entertainment Software Rating Board's ratings fall into five categories: early childhood (ages 3 and up); kids to adults (ages 6 and up); teen (ages 13 and up); mature (over 17); and adults only.
		The group's ratings, which will be implemented by an independent Recreational Software Advisory Council, are assigned by a computer program that calculates the outcome based on an electronic questionnaire that the game maker fills out.
	www.wired.com /wired/archive/2.11/ratings_pr.html (4189 words)

	Video Game Known for Violence Lands in Trouble Over Sex - New York Times
		The board's president, Patricia Vance, said yesterday that the move was the first time in years that the group, the Entertainment Software Rating Board, had changed the rating for a game that had already been released.
		Yesterday's decision by the rating board is sure to fuel tension between game companies and a subset of their players, known as modders, who make modifications for their favorite titles.
		Vance, the board's president, said that the mere presence of the Hot Coffee scene on the game disc, even in locked form, was cause to change the rating.
	www.nytimes.com /2005/07/21/technology/21game.html?ex=1279598400&en=7195aac46b9ee191&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss (1002 words)

	New Buzztime(R) iTV Games Receive 'E for Everyone' Rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
		ESRB is the independent rating body for electronic games and to date, the ESRB has rated more than 9,000 titles submitted by over 350 publishers.
		The ESRB rating system includes two components -- rating symbols that suggest age appropriateness and content descriptors that describe content elements that may be of interest or concern.
		The mission of the ESRB rating system is to provide information about interactive game content so that parents and other consumers can make informed purchase decisions for their families.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/03-30-2005/0003291430&EDATE= (762 words)

	PRESS RELEASE ESRB PARENT ADVISORY: The ESRB Officially Changes the Rating for "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" From T ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		ESRB PARENT ADVISORY: The ESRB Officially Changes the Rating for "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" From T (Teen) to M (Mature)
		However, some mods can alter a game in ways that may not be appropriate for younger players and may be inconsistent with the ESRB rating, so parents should be aware of their existence and, as always, do their best to monitor their child's gameplay.
		The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a non-profit, self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).
	www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=126906 (486 words)

	Video game's sex hack puts focus on industry-run software rating board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The ratings are administered by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, made up of 16 executives from the top videogame makers.
		The Entertainment Software Rating Board is responsible for that rating system, and this self-regulating videogame industry group has suddenly found itself on the hot seat.
		The ESRB is accustomed to pressure -- it was formed 11 years ago under heat from Congress to crack down on violent videogames.
	www.post-gazette.com /pg/05201/539879.stm (1088 words)

	ESA
		The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a non-profit, self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the ESA.
		In addition to the Rating Board, the Advertising Review Council ("ARC") is responsible for the oversight, compliance, and enforcement of advertising and marketing guidelines for computer and video games adopted by the interactive entertainment software industry.
		Europe (ISFE): The Interactive Software Federation of Europe, was established in 1998 to represent the interests of the interactive software sector vis-à-vis the EU and international institutions.
	www.theesa.com /about/related_links.php?printable=1 (303 words)

	Entertainment Ratings System — Video and Computer Games
		While these are fun, entertaining and educational, it is important to understand the rating system for these products.
		Ratings* for personal computer and home video system games are assigned by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).
		For example, an EC rating might come with the description "Edutainment," which means educational entertainment.
	www.aap.org /pubed/ZZZH9U0OASD.htm?&sub_cat=17 (451 words)

	Public Domain Content: Entertainment Software Rating Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory organization that applies and enforces ratings, advertising guidelines, and online privacy principles for video games.
		Symbols and Meanings The symbols the ESRB uses are stylized depictions of alphabetical letters meant to convey at a glance a game's suitability: * eC (Early Childhood): Content may be suitable for ages 3 and older.
		If all raters agree on their rating, content descriptors are added and the ESRB notifies the publsiher of its decision.
	www.publicdock.com /Video_games/ESRB.shtml (582 words)

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