The ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) has started to roll out game summaries on its website. These summaries are being added to help parents and others know just why a game is rated what it is by the organization, and will join the rating and brief content descriptors.
Here's an example for Call of Duty: World at War:
This expanded explanation on the part of the ESRB has received much praise from politicians. Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Joseph Lieberman both applauded the move. Here's what Senator Clinton had to say about the matter:
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ESRB Site
Here's an example for Call of Duty: World at War:
Call of Duty: World at War is a first-person shooter in which players assume the role of Allied soldiers in both the European and Pacific Fronts during World War II. Combat can be intense with extensive use of camera effects (e.g., slow-motion, blurring, and screen shakes) and realistic sound effects to highlight the tense and frenetic nature of each battle. Fighting is fast-paced with players using a large array of military weapons (guns, grenades, and flamethrowers). Collateral damage includes sprays of red blood when enemies are shot; maimed appendages from explosions; and flailing and screaming when enemies are set on fire. Cutscenes and historical footage can contain graphic depictions of prisoner/POW executions. Strong profanity can be heard during gameplay (e.g., "f*ck" and "sh*t").
This expanded explanation on the part of the ESRB has received much praise from politicians. Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Joseph Lieberman both applauded the move. Here's what Senator Clinton had to say about the matter:
"This new supplement to the ratings is a real gift for parents as we head into this holiday season. Parents need all the information they can get to make more informed decisions about what’s appropriate for their children. These new rating summaries offer more helpful information than ever before to help parents to get involved and get informed."
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ESRB Site