This rating system was implemented in September 1994, and most games released since then have the ESRB rating on the product package. Games are classified into five age-based categories that are based on the levels of sex, nudity, violence and offensive language. Manufacturers submit their games to rating reviewers for classification. Early Childhood Content suitable for children ages 3 and over. Contains no violence .
Child requires reading skills , fine motor skills and a high level of thinking skills.
Everyone Content suitable for persons ages six and older. Teens Content suitable for persons 13 and older. Contains all the above, plus more animated or realistic violence. These products may include more intense violence or language than products in the Teen category. In addition, these titles may also include mature sexual themes.