1. How Do You Know if it’s #OKtoPlay?
Max Jay
Communications Manager,
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)

2. What Is ESRB?
ESRB is the non-profit, self-regulatory body for the video game industry that assigns age and content ratings to video games and apps.

3. Why Do We Need ESRB Ratings?
ESRB ratings help parents choose age-appropriate games and apps
ESRB also:
Enforces advertising and ratings display guidelines adopted by the video game industry
Supports retailer enforcement of policies not to sell Mature-rated games to children

4. Where Can You Find ESRB Ratings?
Boxed Games
PC, consoles and handheld devices manufactured by Nintendo (Switch, Wii U, 3DS), Sony (PlayStation, Vita), Microsoft (Xbox, PC), Apple (Mac)
Digitally Delivered Games
PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Windows Store
PC and other downloadable games
Mobile Apps
Google Play

5. Where Can You Find ESRB Ratings?
VR Games & Apps
Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear
PlayStation VR
Google Daydream
Microsoft Hololens
Web Apps
Microsoft Store

6. What About Parental Controls?

7. Is It #OKtoPlay? Quick Tips: Check the ratings
Read reviews and rating summaries
Watch gameplay videos
Talk with your children
Try it out!

8. Communications Manager mjay@esrb.org 917-522-3276 – office
Any Questions?
Come to the ESRB booth in the lobby to play some games, talk about ratings and find out more about how you can tell if it’s #OKtoPlay!
Max Jay
Communications Manager – office