ESRB Content Descriptors Alcohol Reference - Reference to and/or images of alcoholic beverages Animated Blood - Cartoon or pixilated depictions of blood. Blood - Depictions of blood. Blood and Gore - Depictions of blood or the mutilation of body parts. Cartoon Violence - Violent actions involving cartoon-like characters. May include violence where a character is unharmed after the action has been inflicted. Comic Mischief - Scenes depicting slapstick or gross vulgar humor. Crude Humor - Moderately vulgar antics, including bathroom humor. Drug Reference - Reference to and/or images of illegal drugs Edutainment - Content of product provides user with specific skills development or reinforcement learning within an entertainment setting. Skill development is an integral part of product. Fantasy Violence - Violent actions of a fantasy nature, involving human or non-human characters in situations easily distinguishable from real life. Gambling - Betting like behavior. Informational - Overall content of product contains data, facts, resource information, reference materials or instructional text. Mild Language - Mild references to profanity, sexuality, violence, alcohol, or drug use. Mild Lyrics - Mild references to profanity, sexuality, violence, alcohol, or drug use in music. Mild Violence - Mild scenes depicting characters in unsafe and/or violent situations.

Most games do not have any of this in them. Some Adult Assistance May Be Needed - Early Childhood Descriptor only. Intense Violence - Graphic and realistic-looking depictions of physical conflict. May involve extreme and/or realistic blood, gore, weapons, and depictions of human injury and death. Mature Humor - Vulgar and/or crude jokes and antics including "bathroom" humor Mature Sexual Themes - Provocative material, possibly including partial nudity. Nudity - Graphic or prolonged depictions of nudity. Partial Nudity - Brief and mild depictions of nudity. Sexual Violence - Depictions of rape or other sexual acts. Strong Language - Profanity and explicit references to sexuality, violence, alcohol, or drug use. Strong Lyrics - Profanity and explicit references to sex, violence, alcohol, or drug use in music. Strong Sexual Content - Graphic depiction of sexual behavior, possibly including nudity. Suggestive Themes - Mild provocative references or materials. Tobacco Reference - Reference to and/or images of tobacco products Use of Drugs - The consumption or use of illegal drugs Use of Alcohol - The consumption of alcoholic beverages Use of Tobacco - The consumption of tobacco products Violence - Scenes involving aggressive conflict.

About Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). ESRB independently applies and enforces ratings, advertising guidelines, and online privacy principles adopted by the industry.

		To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system, it is important to check both the rating symbol (on the front of the game box) and the content descriptors (on the back of the game  box).			Example: Final Fantasy X-2 is rated Teen for suggested themes and violence. This game doesn’t show actual blood or fake blood.  Monster etc. just disappear, without seeing any slicing like in a mature rated game.
		Titles rated EC — Early Childhood have content that may be suitable for persons ages 3 and older. Titles in this category contain no material that parents would find inappropriate.			Titles rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) have content that may be suitable for ages 10 and older. Titles in this category may contain more cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, mild language, and/or minimal suggestive themes.
		Titles rated E — Everyone have content that may be suitable for persons ages 6 and older. Titles in this category may contain minimal violence, some comic mischief and/or mild language.			Titles rated T — Teen have content that may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violent content, mild or strong language, and/or suggestive themes.
		Titles rated M — Mature have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain mature sexual themes, more intense violence and/or strong language.			Titles rated AO — Adults Only have content suitable only for adults. Titles in this category may include graphic depictions of sex and/or violence. Adults Only products are not intended for persons under the age of 18.