What does M mean in game ratings?
David Richardson 
Mature – Games
The symbol is placed on games that have been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). These games often have violent content and can contain strong language. Mature – Games marked M are for people 17 and older. They usually have very violent or gory content, strong language and possible nudity.
What age is rated T games?
13 and up
Titles rated T (Teen) have content that is generally suitable for ages 13 and up. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language.
What’s the difference between an m and an are rating?
An R-rated film may contain “adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements.” On the other hand, titles given an M rating may have content that includes “intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language.”
What’s the difference between no restrictions and no rating?
White – No restrictions: Suitable for all ages / Aimed at young audiences / Exempt / Not rated / No applicable rating. Yellow – No restrictions: Parental guidance is suggested for designated age range. Purple – No restrictions: Not recommended for a younger audience but not restricted.
How old do you have to be to watch a rated T movie?
Titles rated T (Teen) have content that is generally suitable for ages 13 and up. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language. Mature [17+] Titles rated M (Mature) have content that is generally suitable for persons ages 17 and up.
Which is worse m games or your movies?
When the Chicago Transit Authority banned the advertising of M games but continued to allow advertising for R movies, the Christian Science Monitor pondered whether or not violent videogames are worse than violent movies. Judges have consistently thrown out such measures as unconstitutional.
An R-rated film may contain “adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements.” On the other hand, titles given an M rating may have content that includes “intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language.”
Titles rated T (Teen) have content that is generally suitable for ages 13 and up. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language. Mature [17+] Titles rated M (Mature) have content that is generally suitable for persons ages 17 and up.
White – No restrictions: Suitable for all ages / Aimed at young audiences / Exempt / Not rated / No applicable rating. Yellow – No restrictions: Parental guidance is suggested for designated age range. Purple – No restrictions: Not recommended for a younger audience but not restricted.
When the Chicago Transit Authority banned the advertising of M games but continued to allow advertising for R movies, the Christian Science Monitor pondered whether or not violent videogames are worse than violent movies. Judges have consistently thrown out such measures as unconstitutional.
