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Colin
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I'd also chalk in the "parent" factor as well. If a 13-year old comes in with his parent who *KNOWS* about said game (in other words, he/she knows what the kid's getting into) then I'd sell the game to the kid. But not if the parent's being hoodwinked.  |
NSNick
Posts: 1441/3875 |
Originally posted by windwaker
Hm, are they required by low not to allow M rated games to be bought by minors? I'm sure people at larger stores like Target wouldn't ever check something like that... 
From a quick Google, it looks like only Washington state has laws to that effect, but it is company policy almost everywhere. It all falls to whether or not individual employees enforce the policy. I personally used my own judgment when I worked at GameStop. Some 13 year old comes in wanting to buy GTA... not so much. But someone looking about 16-17 who knows what's going on, yeah probably. |
Ailure
Posts: 6593/11162 |
I don't mind the rating system, it at least give a good impression what you can expect from the game in terms of violence.
Thought I know a few games with too high or too low rating. SSBM got teen in Europa, then it got 7+ with the new European rating system.  |
oniblade
Posts: 142/183 |
The same thing goes for most of the rating systems now, and with the parental advisory system.
I dont understand the rating either, like with splinter Cell, it has a descriptor of blood and gore, and a descriptor of violence. Most games with those descriptors get an M rating, when games that dont have blood or gore get an M rating. A good example of that is DRIV3R, it has a descriptor of violence, but has no blood.
its just a bunch of shit, and i think that only one store near me enforces the ratings, and it usually depends on who is working there if you can buy M rated games whatever age you are... |
Colin
Posts: 5505/11302 |
I'm *not* sure if it's law but it's strongly recommended by the ESRB.
I know I wouldn't sell GTA: San Andreas to a 10-year old. |
Dracoon
Posts: 1912/3727 |
I was checked at my local Wal-Mart to get a T game... I am about 5'9 and she must have thought I was 12. It was crazy... |
windwaker
Posts: 597/1797 |
Hm, are they required by low not to allow M rated games to be bought by minors? I'm sure people at larger stores like Target wouldn't ever check something like that... |
Xeolord
Posts: 780/3418 |
Best Buy's are usually linet at least around my area.
But Gamestop's ...
I once went in and took about 10 old PSX games that I was hoping to buy to the desk, then the guy noticed I had a few M games in there and didn't let me.  |
Colin
Posts: 5504/11302 |
Depends on the store in question; it's like taking a chance at 19-20 and purchasing something at a liquor store without the clerk checking your ID.
It's not a constant, as you'd expect. |
Alastor the Stylish
Posts: 3349/7620 |
Originally posted by DarkSlaya
Originally posted by Dracoon
How about we just change the rating system somehow?
Removing it would be a better idea. It's not like it's preventing kids from getting 'M' Rated games, anyway.
In a lot of places it does, though. Near where I live, for instance. ID is required for M-Rated games. |
Xeolord
Posts: 779/3418 |
In general, not specifically.
Damn you people picky. |
windwaker
Posts: 594/1797 |
With a sword or something; If so, more than likely there's your Teen rating right there for "Violence".
One word. Zelda. |
Colin
Posts: 5497/11302 |
The current system HAS gone through a few modifications since it was introduced.
The companies would have been nailed by the government if they didn't join together on this. |
DarkSlaya
Posts: 2863/4249 |
Originally posted by Dracoon
How about we just change the rating system somehow?
Removing it would be a better idea. It's not like it's preventing kids from getting 'M' Rated games, anyway. |
Dracoon
Posts: 1907/3727 |
How about we just change the rating system somehow? Or complain till they change it themselves... |
Alastor the Stylish
Posts: 3348/7620 |
... That's it... BAN THE NEWS! |
DarkSlaya
Posts: 2862/4249 |
I find game ratings stupid. seeing how those who make them are like "OMG VIOLENCE, RATE IT 'M' NOW!". There isn't ANY games which are more violent than what you can see on TV (like news). |
Xeolord
Posts: 776/3418 |
In Halo 2 I have heard Marine NPC's say "F" a few times. That's probably why .... oh boy, horrible language!
I'm assuming you "cut" things in FF:CC? With a sword or something; If so, more than likely there's your Teen rating right there for "Violence".
The rating system is bizarre, luckily now that I'm 17 I really don't have to worry about it anymore, after I turned 17 I went and bought San Andres by myself, and that games like all the Friday movies in one. ^_~ |
Dracoon
Posts: 1901/3727 |
Look at Halo 2 though, it is rated M, but what content does it really have that gives it M? I could understand T, but not M, ever. Some games just get rating that make no sense, especially since no one cares if they see blood anymore. |
Alastor the Stylish
Posts: 3344/7620 |
Well I haven't played FF:CC or KH so I wouldn't know =/ |
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