During the week, we talked about ethical dilemmas. One that really had me thinking was the Entertainment Software Rating Board or ESRB. I started thinking about the ratings themselves and researched them to find out exactly what they meant. They are categorized by certain age groups. This is what I found on the ESRB website. Which is linked right there if you want to go learn more. In my opinion, EVERYONE and EVERYONE 10+ don't seem very different. The word everyone literally every person, so why would they make one EVERYONE 10+. That is still everyone. They say it's because the content is subtle for ages 10 and up. I would have just made EVERYONE and then one 10+. I understand the TEEN rating, but I looked up the rating of Sims4, and it says it is TEEN. The only issue I see is that it doesn't just have suggestive scenes, but actually has sex in it, but they don't show it. In Sims4, it is either try for baby or woohoo. This is a reason that I think the ESRB has to be more specific in its rating system. Some games have parts of some rates, but not the full category. I know they say context descriptions, but I don't think it is specific enough. It is a great overall idea that lets parents and kids know whats in the game, but I honestly don't think most people look at it. I think they should make it so you have to verify your age for the MATURE and ADULTS ONLY games.
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AuthorI'm a student at Durham School of the Arts, and currently in the Game Art Design pathway. I like playing the Sims 4, playing with dogs, and riding horses. This blog will reflect my learning and discoveries. Archives
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