Are m-rated games 17+?

An “M” (Mature) rated game is a game rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) as having “content suitable for persons 17 and older.” This content may include graphic violence and blood, language, and sexual content.

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2024-02-07 15:44:36

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When should kids play m rated games?
M-rated films and computer games are not recommended for children under the age of 15. They include portrayals of elements such as violence and themes that require a mature outlook. However, children under the age of 15 may legally access this material as the classification rating is an advisory category.
2024-02-20 04:30:24

Why doesn t nintendo make m rated games?
After the Wii lineup was dominated by family-friendly titles (along with rare exceptions like Mad World), Nintendo's then-president Satoru Iwata said in 2012 that the company felt it had neglected "those who play games as their hobby" in favor of more casual or new gamers.
2024-01-20 15:01:12

What percentage of kids play m rated games?
What percentage of kids play M rated games? Of 1126 children who listed frequently played game titles, almost half (48.8%) played at least one violent (mature-rated) game regularly (67.9% of boys and 29.2% of girls). [...] Playing M-rated games is positively correlated (p < .
2023-10-17 13:43:51

Can a 12 year old play m rated games?
A game rated "M" by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is meant only for people aged 17 and over. An "AO"-rated game is meant only for those 18 and over. The ratings have no legal bearing, but most of the video game industry--which sponsors the ESRB--abides by them.
2023-03-15 17:28:53

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