Wed, Apr 02, 2008 | 08:09 BST
ESRB offers parental guidance widget
The ESRB has released a new search widget that enables parents to check a game’s rating before they buy.
The widget is free and is available in English, French and Spanish.
“Our single most important message to consumers, particularly to parents, is that they should always check a game’s ESRB rating when considering a purchase or rental for their children,” ESRB president Patricia Vance said.
“Parents are hungry for this information, and research shows that three-quarters of parents regularly check ESRB ratings when making purchase or rental decisions about which games to bring home. Our ratings search widget makes checking the rating that much more convenient.”
To get the widget go here and click the link at the bottom of the page.
By Mike Bowden
6 comments
#1
Blerk
02/04/08, 10:29 am
Why don’t they just, like, look at the rating on the box? Before they buy it?
#2
patlike
02/04/08, 10:35 am
That would involve leaving the house.
*taps nose*
#3
morriss
02/04/08, 11:01 am
You mean there’s more?
#4
Blerk
02/04/08, 11:04 am
You can see the box online! The outside world can retain its mystery should you so wish.
#5
morriss
02/04/08, 11:18 am
Outside what?! Now you’re confusing me.
#6
Blerk
02/04/08, 11:23 am
The “outside world”. It’s like GTA but with fewer consequences for killing hookers.