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What is Ratings Battlegrounds (in-depth analysis of the game rating system)

Rating Battlegrounds refers to the Game Rating System, which is a mechanism used to evaluate and categorize game content. The purpose of the rating battleground is to protect young gamers from being exposed to game content that is not appropriate for their age. At the same time, the rating battlegrounds are also designed to give parents and gamers a better understanding of the content and style of games so that they can make better choices.

Categorization of game rating systems

Currently, there are three mainstream game rating systems worldwide: the ESRB rating system in Europe and the United States, the CERO rating system in Japan, and the game censorship system in China. Below is an introduction to each of these three rating systems.

ESRB Rating System

ESRB Rating System is a rating system developed by EntertainmentSoftwareRatingBoard. It rates games primarily in the United States and Canada.The ESRB rating system is divided into the following levels:

-EC (Early Childhood): games suitable for children over the age of three.

-E (Everyone): games for all ages.

-E10+ (Everyone10andup): games for ages 10 and up.

-T (Teen): Games for ages 13+.

-M (Mature): games for ages 17+.

-AO (AdultsOnly): games for adults only.

CERO Rating System

The CERO rating system is a rating system developed by the ComputerEntertainmentRatingOrganization in Japan. It rates games primarily for the Japanese region.The CERO rating system is divided into the following classes:

-A: Games for all ages.

-B: Games suitable for ages 12 and up.

-C: Games for ages 15 and up.

-D: Games for ages 17 and up.

-Z: Games for adults only.

Chinese Game Censorship

Chinese Game Censorship is a game content censorship mechanism developed by the State Press and Publication Administration. It focuses on reviewing and rating games in China. The China Game Censorship System is categorized into the following levels:

- Games suitable for all ages.

- Games suitable for ages 8 and above.

- Games suitable for 12 years old and above.

-Games for ages 16 and up.

-Games for ages 18+.

Steps to Ratings Battlegrounds

It's not hard for players and parents to understand the game rating system, just follow these steps:

1. First, check the game's rating level before purchasing or downloading the game. Generally, the rating level of a game will be clearly labeled on the game cover or on the game details page.

2. Second, understand what the game's rating level represents. Different levels of game ratings represent different game content and styles, and players and parents need to choose according to their own needs.

3. Finally, make a decision whether to buy or download the game based on the game's rating level and your own needs.