Is Pegi 12 the same as T?
PEGI (EU) — 12+ Non realistic looking violence towards human characters — Sexual images and/or sexual innuendo — Violence causing minor injury only. ESRB (USA) — T — teen (Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence)
What does t mean in game ratings?
Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language.
What does M mean in game ratings?
Mature
Titles rated M (Mature) have content that is generally suitable for persons ages 17 and up. May contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language.
What do the age ratings mean?
Age ratings ensure that entertainment content – such as films, DVDs, and games – is clearly labelled for the minimum age group for which it is suitable. Age ratings provide guidance to consumers to help them decide whether or not to buy a particular product.
What is a 12 rating?
Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
What is comic mischief?
As according to the ESRB website [1], comic mischief is “Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humor”.
How strict are game ratings compared to movies?
Ratings for games are also stricter than the ratings the MPAA assigns or even ratings assigned to what you see on television programs. So don’t expect any nasty surprises like the parents who though Gremlins was a family friendly Christmas film upon its release with its “PG” rating.
What is the difference between rating symbols and content descriptors?
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.
How do game ratings work?
Game ratings are very similar to movie ratings, with some slight differences. The ratings for games will always be on the front cover, and the back cover will house the descriptors. If purchasing a title from a digital store, the rating will be on the page, although not all titles on a digital storefront have a rating.