Early Childhood (EC)

EC games are suitable for age 3 and older.Example: Franklin the TurtleSystem: Game Boy AdvanceContent Descriptor: Edutainment

Everyone (E)

E games may be suitable for ages 6 and older.Example: Gourmet ChefSystem: Nintendo DSContent Descriptor: Alcohol Reference, Comic Mischief, Mild Language

Everyone 10+ (E10+)

E10+ games may be suitable for ages 10 and older.Example: Pirates vs. Ninjas DodgeballSystem: XBOX 360Content Descriptor: Animated Blood, Cartoon Violence, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco

Teen (T)

T games may be suitable for ages 13 and older.Example: The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath Interior Design StuffSystem: Windows PCContent Descriptor: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence

Mature (M)

M games may be suitable for ages 17 and older.Example: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the PatriotsSystem: PlayStation 3Content Descriptor: Blood, Crude Humor, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence

Adults Only (AO)

AO games have content only suitable for adults.Example: Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasSystem: Windows PC, PlayStation 2, XBOXContent Descriptor: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs

Rating Pending (RP)

RP is used for those titles awaiting a final rating.

Source: Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)

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