Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)

After nearly 25 years of dedicated work with ESRB our fearless leader, Patricia Vance, will be retiring later this year. The search for her replacement starts now. https://lnkd.in/es5CMvK4

In the latest A Parent’s Guide blog, @therianamp looks at Hades II, set between the heights of Mt. Olympus and the depths of the Underworld, where players battle through dungeons filled with enemies and allies torn from Greek mythology, including sirens, cyclops, gods, and titans. As both a parent and gamer, Riana brings a grounded perspective to how these elements play out in-game, helping other parents and caregivers understand what their kids may experience once they hit “play.” Learn more in A Parent’s Guide to Hades II: https://bit.ly/4vsbKhA #ESRB #GameRatings

From the underground city of Speranza to the dangerous surface above, Arc Raiders places players in a survival-focused world where they search for resources, battle machines, and encounter other players along the way. Our latest blog by AsaNanica Bebout-GreenRiver outlines what parents may want to know before their teens jump in, including the T for Teen rating, online interactions, in-game purchases, and more: https://bit.ly/40G4xwp

From learning new moves from Pokémon friends to building landscapes and habitats, Pokémon Pokopia offers a new spin on the Pokémon universe. Before your kids dive in, check out our latest blog for everything you need to know about Pokopia's age rating and content rating, in-game purchases, and tips for managing screen time. https://bit.ly/4bt1rSo

Fantasy vs. reality? What does that mean in the context of an ESRB rating? ESRB Senior Vice President of Ratings, Bill Garrity, and his daughter discuss their experience with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and how ESRB's Fantasy Violence and Violence Content Descriptors differ (and what that means for a game's rating). Learn more at https://bit.ly/4iTlbAM

Every quest starts with knowing what’s ahead! ESRB Senior Vice President of Ratings, Bill Garrity, joins his daughter to explain the Everyone 10+ rating assignemnt for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The pair also discuss how ESRB's tools and resources can help parents pick games that are appropriate for their family. Visit ESRB.org for tips on picking appropriate games, setting parental controls, establishing household rules, and more. https://bit.ly/4iTlbAM

Level up your family game time. ESRB Senior Vice President of Ratings, Bill Garrity, reflects on how playing games with his daughters created some treasured family memories, and how ESRB ratings give parents trustworthy information to help ensure that those moments are age-appropriate. Check out our latest blog for tips and information to help you manage your kids' video game experiences. https://bit.ly/4iTlbAM

Know before you spend! In our latest edition of Level Up With ESRB: Talking Ratings, ESRB’s Bill Garrity and his daughter continue to explore @Roblox as they dive into the In-Game Purchases notice. Check out the blog and video for tips on managing (or blocking) in-game purchases! https://bit.ly/4o0wDvp

Did you know your child can chat with friends and other players in @Roblox? In the next edition of Level Up With ESRB: Talking Ratings, ESRB’s Bill Garrity and his daughter break down the importance of the Users Interact notice, which signals to parents when a game includes the ability to communicate with other. Check out ESRB.org for more on establishing rules and setting parental controls around communication with others! https://bit.ly/4o0wDvp

Kirby Air Riders returns on Nintendo Switch 2 with online multiplayer, City Trial mayhem, and fast-paced racing for fans of the original and newcomers alike. Our latest blog from @AsaNanica GreenRiver guides parents through parental controls, playtime settings, and tips for keeping video game time appropriate for the whole family. Check it out here! https://bit.ly/3M8icby