ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Video game content rating system

So, have you ever played a video game and your mom or dad said you couldn't because it was too violent or had bad words in it? Well, that's where the content rating system comes in.

Just like how movies and TV shows have a rating system, video games have one too. The rating system is kind of like a label that tells people what kind of stuff is in the game, like violence, bad words, or scary scenes.

The rating system has different levels, like E for Everyone, E10+ for Everyone 10 and older, T for Teen, M for Mature, and A for Adults Only.

E video games are made for everyone, from young kids to adults. These games don't have any bad stuff in them like violence or bad words.

E10+ video games are still made for everyone, but they may have a little bit of scary stuff or mild violence in them. So they might not be great for really young kids.

T video games are made for teens and up. They may have more violence, bad language, or scary parts. Parents might want to check these out before letting their kids play them.

M video games are for mature audiences meaning they have a lot of violence, blood, gore, or sexual content. If you're under 17 years old, you shouldn't play these games.

A video games are for adults only. They have really mature content that's definitely not appropriate for kids.

So, that's the video game content rating system - it's like a label that tells you what kind of stuff is in the game so you can decide if it's appropriate for you.