In a recent Q&A with @Chris DeAppolonio, CEO of eSports’s Evil Geniuses, ESRB’s @Patricia Vance offers an in-depth look at how ESRB assigns age and content ratings, collaborates with online storefronts and major retailers while providing resources to help parents guide their family’s gaming journey. https://bit.ly/47wPO9I
About us
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a non-profit, self-regulatory body that assigns age and content ratings for video games and mobile applications so parents can make informed choices. As part of its self-regulatory role for the video game industry the ESRB also enforces industry-adopted advertising guidelines and helps ensure responsible online privacy practices under its ESRB Privacy Certified program. ESRB was established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).
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http://www.esrb.org
External link for Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
- Industry
- Computer Games
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- Self Regulation
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New York, New York, US
Employees at Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
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As parents, understanding and participating in our children’s gaming experiences is more important than ever. In the latest episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, ESRB President Patricia Vance speaks with host @Kanika Chadda-Gupta about how parents can navigate the gaming world with their kids. Patricia shares insights on everything from the importance of parental controls and ratings to making family game nights a meaningful part of the home. Discover how to keep gaming positive, safe, and part of your family’s entertainment experience. Listen to the full episode here:
PATRICIA E. VANCE: Game On: Tips for Parents on Navigating the World of Video Games - Kanika Chadda-Gupta
https://kanikachaddagupta.com
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Discover everything a parent might need to know about Astro Bot, the latest PlayStation platformer. With over 80 levels, diverse planetary environments, and challenging boss fights, Astro Bot offers a blend of both adventure and strategy. Players explore lush worlds and outer space to solve an array of intergalactic puzzles. Check out our latest blog post to see if Astro Bot is appropriate for your family!
A Parent's Guide to Astro Bot
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Yes, we’re the “ratings people,” but our team is so much more. Parents, gamers, colleagues, and now – bandmates!? ESRB staff are featured in our 30th anniversary music video, #EisForEveryone, which is now out as a single available to stream or download wherever you listen to music! https://bit.ly/4g5nU8w #VideoGames #GamesIndustry #ESRB
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Take flight into the magical world of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions! This game offers a blend of fantasy and strategy as players customize avatars and compete in thrilling matches leading to the Quidditch World Cup. The game allows for both solo play and online multiplayer, enabling players to team up and compete against others. Check out our latest blog post to see if Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is appropriate for your family! https://bit.ly/4cSj0c4
A Parent's Guide to Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
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ESRB is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Since 1994 we’ve been known largely for assigning age and content ratings to video games and apps. But what if we told you that’s just some of what we do? Join us on the ESRB Express with #EisForEveryone, an educational Schoolhouse Rock-inspired journey exploring ESRB’s self-regulatory responsibilities. We’ll start with our ratings before moving onto the Advertising Review Council, which makes sure publishers and developers responsibly advertise and label their games. Our final stop will be learning about ESRB Privacy Certified, and how they work with member companies to ensure that eligible products meet rigorous requirements around data collection and privacy. Share the song with your whole family and let us know how you like it! https://bit.ly/4g5nU8w
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We’re turning 30, and you’re invited to our birthday party! Since opening our doors in 1994, nearly every boxed video game has come through our offices on our quest to provide age and content ratings to families. We couldn’t be prouder to be a small (but invaluable!) part of the video game development and distribution process, supporting some of the most visionary and creative works of media and entertainment. But of course, we would be nowhere without the parents and caregivers who continue to trust and use the ratings to help decide what’s appropriate for their kids. Yesterday, we dropped #EisForEveryone, a celebratory music video exploring our role(s) in the video game landscape. You can find that, and more, in our latest blog: #VideoGames #ESRB #GamesIndustry
All Aboard the ESRB 30th Anniversary Express!
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Don't forget to vote! Stacy Feuer from ESRB Privacy Certified will be joining the panel to lend her expertise to the conversation. https://lnkd.in/gfc3SrJz
Support FOSI at SXSW! Vote Now for Our Panel ✅ We're excited to announce that voting is now open for SXSW's PanelPicker! Our very own CEO Stephen Balkam will be moderating a crucial discussion on how to protect kids and teens online while empowering them with access. In the proposed panel, “Access to Play: Protecting Children and Privacy,” Stephen will be joined by industry experts from k-ID, Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Privacy Certified, and Another Axiom. Together, they'll draw on insights gained from navigating complex legal regulations and a frustrating array of onboarding processes to shape real solutions. Help us bring this important conversation to SXSW! Voting ends on August 18—let's make this happen! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/gfc3SrJz
Access to Play: Protecting Children and Privacy
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Don't forget to vote for the SXSW panel discussion, "Access to Play: Protecting Children and Privacy." Stacy Feuer from ESRB Privacy Certified will join representatives from k-ID, Family Online Safety Institute, and Another Axiom to discuss how to safeguard children and teens online while still providing access to play! Vote here: https://lnkd.in/gfc3SrJz
🌟 Voting is now open for @SXSW's PanelPicker! 🌟 We're excited to announce that our very own Kieran Donovan will join industry leaders from Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), Family Online Safety Institute, and Another Axiom for the panel discussion “Access to Play: Protecting Children and Privacy.” Together, we’ll explore the global regulatory landscape and discuss innovative solutions to safeguard kids and teens online while empowering them with access to play. We'd love your support! Please take a moment to vote for our panel and help spread the word about how we can protect kids and teens while shaping the future of online experiences. Looking forward to seeing you all at SXSW! 🎉 Vote here: https://lnkd.in/gfc3SrJz Thank you to Stacy Feuer, Stephen Balkam, and Jennifer Lane for joining us! #sxsw #sxsw2025 #panelpicker #kidsonlinesafety #onlinesafety
Access to Play: Protecting Children and Privacy
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🌟 Voting is now open for SXSW's PanelPicker! 🌟 Industry experts at k-ID, ESRB Privacy Certified, Family Online Safety Institute and Another Axiom have come together to discuss how to protect kids and teens online while empowering them with access. In their proposed SXSW panel, “Access to Play: Protecting Children and Privacy,” they will draw on insights gained from navigating complex legal regulations and a frustrating array of onboarding processes to shape real solutions. Join moderator Stephen Balkam and panelists Kieran Donovan, Stacy Feuer, and Jennifer Lane in helping them get to SXSW! 🎉 Voting ends on August 18! SXSW PanelPicker® https://lnkd.in/gfc3SrJz #sxsw #sxsw2025 #panelpicker #kidsonlinesafety #onlinesafety
Access to Play: Protecting Children and Privacy
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