They cant, under no law you can do that. ESRB are just guidelines for them that suggests talking to parents about the game, before they sell it. They assume that parents will do their job in keeping a close eye on kids to see if their behavior has changed after playing a game or they refuse to purchase the game. If you are…
Ok... I didn't want to go this route but Andreas you have gone "FULL RETARD!" Seriously. You literally just compared the real events of 9/11 to make believe in a video game. If you don't think there is a difference then you are sorely mistaken. Why are you a shit parent if you think your child is grown up enough to…
@EarthQuake - I Just got back to this thread and did a little research, you are right it is not a law in US but a system to enable parents to make an informed decision. I apologise. I assumed the age rating system was enforceable in US as it is in UK.
Doom at 8, and I'm perfectly normal just like you, but then I took an arrow... But seriously though, the store would've most likely denied selling the game, even though they don't have to, but parent was there which means go ahead.
Yes but the parent has to make the decision based on that information he/she has and a simple 'Madam this game is rated 18 and may not be suitable for minors' doesn't say anything at all to alot of parents. 'Ma'am this game features alot of very graphic and bloody violence, including scenes where the player shoots…
I've not got a single problem with jesse. Why? The product belongs to GS before the transaction. Its their call, no? So its not the parents call. GS handed it over. (P.S. Hope its not me splitting hairs now :poly124:) And if they don't give a shit?
Oh wow, is it almost like training your kids to use a gun so they can respect it? And Parents taking responsibility to make sure kids do not go out with the gun and shoot people while shouting "HEAD SHOT!!" I still dont understand that part.
Who cares? It's none of their business. Maybe the parent realises the kid is going to play it regardless of whether she buys it or he pirates it/borrows it/rents it/steals it. The parent has a choice: Supervise the game playing, or let him play it unsupervised. Maybe the child's behavior is being closely monitored? Have…
I still dont get why age certificates on games are not taken as seriously as movies (at least thats the impression i get) I know the official word is that they cannot be sold to minors but the parents just buy them anyway and this seems like a pretty extreme case as well. I wonder if the same parent would buy her child…
In few words. No. Would I agree with it? No. Would I buy it for my 9 year old? Not a chance. I don't think there are too many parents out there that would go buy a porno for their kids though. A video game, music cd, movie? Sure but porno...Now that is a stretch!