By Jay Cheshes Look for ESRB ratings like these on video and computer game packages. As the soul-searching continues into the root causes of violence that has plagued schools across the country, a software regulatory group has launched a public service campaign to educate parents about what kinds of games their children really play.
Some parents blame Hollywood.
Others blame a lack of religion, or parental supervision. Or each other. But while most agree there may be complex reasons why youth turn to violence, fears are growing about certain video games. The ESRB is a self-appointed gatekeeper of the video game industry. ESRB began plastering age-related ratings onto video game boxes five years ago.