What age is rated M games?

17 and older
Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language.

Do kids play rated M games?

The majority of 4th to 12th grade students report playing games with an ESRB rating of “M” for Mature (recommended only for those over age 17). Further, 78% of boys under age 17 report owning M-rated games. By 18, an average child has seen 200,000 acts of violence on TV alone.

Is it illegal to play M rated games?

No it’s not illegal. People under 17 just aren’t able to purchase M rated games in stores without a parent or guardian present and consenting to the purchase. It also isn’t illegal for a parent or guardian to buy an M rated game for their kid.

Can a 15 year old play GTA?

It’s rated M for mature, which means that the game is rated for people 17 years or older. Teenagers shouldn’t be playing games like that- not just because of the violence and prostitution, but mostly because of the online interactions. You see, when I was fifteen and playing GTA, there was no online interactions.

What does a K+ rating mean?

K+: Some content may not be suitable for young children, usually those below nine years of age. There may be minor violence without serious injury, mild suggestive material, or minor coarse language that is justified by context.

Does Walmart sell M rated games?

Mature Merchandise: Music, Video Games and Movies We carry some “edited” versions of music that have been provided by the artist or the music label. All of these items that we carry are rated by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and we carry no adult-rated video or computer software games.

Is GTA 5 OK for a 13 year old?

As a crew leader on the game of gta 5 and as someone who bought the game at the age of 13. I played the story multiple times over and I strongly believe that it’s not that bad for you. A 13 year old can definitely play the game without any problems as I did years ago when the game first came out.

Is rated R worse than NC-17?

Rated PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned – Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Rated NC-17: No children under 17 admitted.

How long should a 15 year old play video games?

Put clear limits on your child’s gaming. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests time allotted should be under 30 to 60 minutes per day on school days and 2 hours or less on non- school days.