ESRB And NIMF Show Common Sense About GTA IV
Showing some, well, maturity between two groups that have often clashed, the ESRB and the National Institute on Media & the Family have joined forces to form Voltron remind parents that GTA IV is NOT intended for kids.
With [GTA IV] to be released on April 29th, parents need to be reminded to make sure their kids are playing games appropriate for their age and level of maturity. Grand Theft Auto IV is rated M (Mature for ages 17+)... The game's rating also includes content descriptors for Intense Violence, Blood, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Partial Nudity and Use of Drugs and Alcohol.According to the Federal Trade Commission, a parent is involved in the purchase of a video game nearly nine out of every ten times, so it is critical that parents consider the assigned rating carefully when purchasing or renting computer and video games for their children.
The ESRB and [NIMF] encourage parents to be informed and exercise their discretion when considering the purchase of all M-rated games. Parents should look for the ESRB rating on the game's box, which provides guidance on age-appropriateness as well as describes the content in the game...
Finally! They come together and say what we all know. Parents have the responsibility to make sure their kids are playing games appropriate to their age level. Not to just buy whatever little Timmy or Sally are begging for at GameStop. Listen to them parents, because parental control is the most effective way to deal with this issue.
ESRB, NIMF Jointly Remind Parents that GTA IV is Not For Kids [Gamepolitics.com]
Sgt. Sausagepants
Posted to Video Games on 25 April 2008
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