How to Choose Suitable Video Games for Your Age

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find the Entertainment Safety Ratings Board (ESRB) rating for the game.

   This rating will tell you if the game is considered appropriate for the following age groups: "Early Childhood"
   
   "Everyone"
   
   "Everyone Ten and Over"
   
   "Teens" or "Mature" players.
   
   Note: "E" applies to anyone over the age of six and RP stands for "Rating Pending".
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   Step 2: Read the game's description to see why it was given a certain rating.

   You'll find out more information about a game's contents by looking on the back of the box. ,, This report can help you find games you like that your parents won't object to. , Even if you don't live with them, a second opinion is always good.
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   Step 3: Research the game on the ESRB website for more information about the game's rating.

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   Step 4: Read the Media Wise Report on the best and worst video games.

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   Step 5: If you're still living with your parents

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   Step 6: ask what sort of games they object to.

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