(HealthDayNews) -- Like movies, video games are given ratings -- in this case by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board -- to help parents determine if a particular game is suitable for their children. The rating symbols are posted on the front of the box.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia explains what each one means:
- EC (Early Childhood): suitable for ages 3 and up. Contains no material parents would find inappropriate.
- E (Everyone): suitable for ages 6 and up. Titles may contain minimal violence, comic mischief or mild language.
- T (Teen): suitable for ages 13 and up. May contain violent content, strong language and suggestive themes.
- M (Mature): suitable for ages 17 and up. May contain sexual themes, more intense violence and strong language.
- AO (Adults Only): 18 and older. May include graphic depictions of sex and violence.
- RP (Rating Pending): awaiting final rating.
