Episode 35: ESRB Ratings Explained

Published: March 22, 2012, 11 p.m.

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We discuss ESRB ratings, breaking down all the different ratings as well as offer a few different games as examples for each ratings. \\xa0Notes:

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00:00;35 Nibblebits

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We talk Dark Souls on the PC, iPad sales figures, language translations for Diablo 3.

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00:20;30 Music Break

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00:21;33 Main Segment: The ESRB

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In light of recent government action, we delve into the gaming industry\\u2019s police force: the ESRB. How are game\\u2019s rated by the ESRB? Who rates them? Why aren\\u2019t there any Adults Only rated games in retail stores?

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00:52;04 Music Break

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00:53;10 Feedback

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We\\u2019re asked whether we prefer dark, somber stories or lighthearted fun stories in games.

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Another listener weighs in on the Mass Effect 3 controversy.

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Sword and Sorcery receives a free recommendation.

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Dragon Age 1 and 2 get a brief treatment.

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News

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Corey discusses the future of videogames featuring virtual glasses.

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Dan leads a discussion based on the migration of players from WoW to SWToR.

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Eric drops a heavyweight and gives his thoughts on changing the Mass Effect 3 ending.

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Will enlightens us by sharing the fact that first person shooters are used to train terrorists. Duh. He also shares the gist of the proposed legislation that will slap a violence warning label on video games.

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01:31;55 Music Break

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01:33;05 What We Played

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Dan briefly tries The Witcher, and starts his insanity playthrough in Mass Effect 3. \\xa0This evolves into a discussion of Mass Effect 3\\u2019s multiplayer.

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Eric talks Mass Effect 2 and the I Am Alive demo.

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Corey talks art with Thatgamecompany\\u2019s newest title, \\xa0Journey.

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