What age is rated M?

Mature (M)

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.

Is there a rating above M?

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. Titles rated AO (Adults Only) have content that is only suitable for persons ages 17 and up.

What is R rating in Australia?

R for "restricted exhibition" (previously SOA or "suitable only for adults". This later became R 18+ in the late 1980s)

Can you buy M rated games at 15?

The company prohibits the sale of M-rated (as defined by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)) video games to customers under the age of 17 years old. The policy requires employees to ask for identification of any customer purchasing an M-rated game that appears to be under the age of 25 years old.

Why is rated M 17?

Mature 17+ games are suitable for people 17 or older. An M-rated game may contain strong violence (with blood and gore), sexual content, nudity, frequent strong language, or depictions of drug use.

Video Games That Blur the Line Between Rated T and Rated M (ESRB)

What is rated D?

The Content Labels. TV Parental Guidelines may have one or more letters added to the basic rating to let parents know when a show may contain violence, sex, adult language, or suggestive dialogue. D – suggestive dialogue (usually means talks about sex) L – coarse or crude language.

What is rated G?

These are categories classified by EIRIN (Film Classification and Rating Committee) to restrict viewers' ages. G: Appropriate for people of all ages. PG 12: Parental guidance is required for children under the age of 12. R 15+: People aged 15 and above will be admitted.

Why does Gamestop ask for ID?

Being a second-hand retailer, Gamestop is put into the same bracket as a pawn shop. As such, a photo I.D. and full address is required for all trade-ins.

Are there any AO rated games?

The majority of AO-rated games are adult video games, those with pornographic or strong sexual content. However, there have been three games in existence that have been given the rating solely due to extreme levels of violence: the canceled Thrill Kill (1998), the initial cut of Manhunt 2 (2007), and Hatred (2015).

Can a 17 year old play M rated games?

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.

Can 15 year olds watch ma15+?

MA 15+ rated material contains strong content and is legally restricted to people over the age of 15. It contains elements such as sex scenes and drug use that could have a strong impact on the viewer.

What is M rating Aus?

Mature (M)

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.

Can I take my 11 year old to see a 15 film?

(12A) 12A No-one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Responsibility for allowing under-12s to view lies with the accompanying or supervising adult. (15) 15 No-one younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema.

What does rated B mean?

The B grade means the restaurant is likely doing 80% of everything right. Pushing that extra 20% is rewarded with an A grade.

Is rated R or M worse?

An R-rated film may contain "adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements." On the other hand, titles given an M rating may have content that includes "intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language."

Is Call of Duty Rated M?

Most recent Call of Duty games are rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board).

Why is GTA San Andreas rated AO?

Today, Take-Two Interactive announced that as the result of an investigation by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB), all versions of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will now bear an AO for Adults Only rating for "Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, [and] Use of Drugs." ...

What games are rated E?

What is an R rated game?

Rated R primarily refers to movies (and also to TV shows and video games in certain systems) that have been given a "restricted" rating by one of the following film rating systems: Motion Picture Association of America film rating system.

How old do you have to be to sell stuff to GameStop?

You have to be at least 18 years of age and a good time to apply is like may. 16 yrs of age and 18 yrs of age to sell mature games.

Can you use a passport at GameStop?

I can take my games to every other store that does trade ins without a problem (target, gamestop, walmart which are the most popular) and that's because they accept passport as a valid ID.

How old do you have to be to trade in games to GameStop?

To comply with local laws and regulations, customers must be at least 18 years of age to trade in at EB Games. Valid government ID must also be shown at the time of trade, and depending on the province or territory, some personal identification may have to be recorded for auditing purposes only.

What does rated Y mean?

For those that do, the ratings are: TV-Y: suitable for all children. TV-Y7: directed toward kids 7 years and older (kids who are able to distinguish between make-believe and reality); may contain "mild fantasy violence or comedic violence" that may scare younger kids.

Can PG movies swear?

Profanity may be present in PG rated films, and use of one of the harsher "sexually-derived words" as an expletive will initially incur at least a PG-13 rating. More than one occurrence will usually incur an R rating as will the usage of such an expletive in a sexual context.

How old is rated R?

Children 6 and under are not allowed to attend Rated R features. For Rated R Features you must be 18 or older to purchase a single ticket for the feature. A parent or guardian, 21 or over, is required to accompany and remain in the feature with any underage individuals.