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Comments on: Video game ratings board adds 'summaries'

New program will allow parents to see more substantive explanations of the ratings the ESRB has given games.

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by QMT November 12, 2008 10:36 AM PST
This is not a bad thing at all.
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by 6stringluke November 12, 2008 11:14 AM PST
Games already have content on the rating label on the game itself, stating "gore" or "language". Some parents need to step up and take an interest in what their kids' are into and stop passing the buck.
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by RY35AN November 12, 2008 2:52 PM PST
Parents do need to "step-up" but, this is a good idea. A good percent of games (that sell well) are over the top in gore. Providing more information to the parent is a responsible act.
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by ZetaZeta_ November 12, 2008 4:41 PM PST
The ESRB is probably the best ratings body in operation, in my opinion. I think they have a much more in depth ratings system than motion pictures or music have ever had. I don't know why they take so much heat.
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