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Silent Hill: Townfall ESRB Rating Signals Imminent Release Reveal
gaming1 month ago

Silent Hill: Townfall ESRB Rating Signals Imminent Release Reveal

The ESRB listing for Silent Hill: Townfall has surfaced, signaling an imminent release window as Sony's State of Play approaches. The game is rated M for Mature for blood, violence, and strong language, and is described as a first-person survival-horror experience where players explore a Scottish island town, solve puzzles, and defend against mutated creatures; no release date has been announced yet, but a reveal is expected at the State of Play or Summer Game Fest. Development is by Screen Burn for Konami, with a planned release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

via MP1st|
#esrb#gaming#konami
ESRB Listing Hints at Minecraft Switch 2 Edition
gaming1 month ago

ESRB Listing Hints at Minecraft Switch 2 Edition

An ESRB listing for Minecraft on Switch 2 has appeared, rating it E10+ and noting in‑game purchases, which suggests a Switch 2 edition or port may be in the works. There’s no official confirmation yet; the game could also be handled via Switch 1 backward compatibility. The item arrives as Minecraft Live 2026 previews new content, but there is no confirmed Switch 2 announcement.

via Nintendo Life|
#backward-compatibility#esrb#gaming
ESRB Refuses PEGI's Age-Rating Overhaul in U.S., Citing Clarity Concerns
technology3 months ago

ESRB Refuses PEGI's Age-Rating Overhaul in U.S., Citing Clarity Concerns

The ESRB says it will not adopt PEGI's newly announced age-rating changes in the United States, arguing that adding non-content factors to ratings could confuse parents. ESRB will continue to base ratings on game content and context, with upfront notices for features like online communication and in-game purchases, and no plans to factor non-content elements into ratings. PEGI, by contrast, is introducing broader changes from June—raising ratings for paid random items, time- or quantity-limited offers, and unrestricted online chat—with legacy titles potentially reviewed later. The discussion touches on alignment with USK and emphasizes informing parents while navigating regulatory pressures.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#age-rating#esrb#pegi
ESRB Hints Switch Return for Disney NES Pack from Digital Eclipse
technology5 months ago

ESRB Hints Switch Return for Disney NES Pack from Digital Eclipse

The Disney Afternoon Collection, a six-game NES compilation from Digital Eclipse, has been rated for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 by the ESRB, suggesting a future release on newer systems. Originally released in 2017 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, the pack includes DuckTales, DuckTales 2, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, Rescue Rangers 2, TaleSpin, and Darkwing Duck; no launch date is announced.

via Nintendo Life|
#digital-eclipse#disney#esrb
Link Confirmed Playable in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
gaming2 years ago

Link Confirmed Playable in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

The upcoming game "The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom" for the Nintendo Switch, set to release on September 26, will feature Link as a playable character alongside Zelda, according to the game's ESRB rating. The game will involve Zelda using magic to summon creatures and Link using a sword and arrows, with speculation that the game may shift perspectives between the two characters throughout the story.

via Kotaku|
#echoes-of-wisdom#esrb#gaming
"FTC Blocks ESRB's Facial Recognition Age Verification Tool for Game Purchases"
technology2 years ago

"FTC Blocks ESRB's Facial Recognition Age Verification Tool for Game Purchases"

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has rejected the Entertainment Software Ratings Board's (ESRB) application for a facial recognition age verification tool, which would have been used as a form of parental consent under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The FTC cited concerns over privacy, protections, accuracy, and deepfakes, despite some supporters believing the technology had sufficient privacy measures. The ESRB's proposal, developed in partnership with Yoti and SuperAwesome, aimed to estimate users' ages without storing their data, but the FTC's 4-0 vote against the application means it cannot be used for now, although the regulator left open the possibility for the ESRB to re-file the application in the future.

via IGN|
#age-verification#coppa#esrb
"US Government and FTC Reject Biometric Age Estimation Technology Proposals"
technology2 years ago

"US Government and FTC Reject Biometric Age Estimation Technology Proposals"

The US Federal Trade Commission has blocked plans to introduce "privacy-protective facial age estimation" technology, which was designed to enforce the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA). The technology, submitted by the ESRB, Yoti, and SuperAwesome, aimed to determine a user's age without storing photographic imagery or using facial recognition algorithms. The FTC's decision to deny the application was unanimous, but without prejudice, leaving open the possibility for resubmission in the future.

via Eurogamer.net|
#coppa#esrb#facial-age-estimation
"Hollow Knight: Silksong Surprises and Worries Fans with Xbox Store Appearance"
gaming2 years ago

"Hollow Knight: Silksong Surprises and Worries Fans with Xbox Store Appearance"

On April 1, an Xbox Store page for Hollow Knight: Silksong appeared, causing a stir despite the date. Xbox marketing execs confirmed its legitimacy, but it's worth noting that the game already had store pages on Steam, PlayStation, and Switch. The new Xbox listing revealed the game's ESRB rating of E10+, indicating progress in development, although final rating details are not yet available. This reassures fans that the highly anticipated Metroidvania sequel is "still in development" after a two-year absence.

via Gamesradar|
#aprilfools#esrb#gaming
"Remembering Joe Lieberman: A Political Legacy and Controversial Crusade"
obituary2 years ago

"Remembering Joe Lieberman: A Political Legacy and Controversial Crusade"

Joe Lieberman, former U.S. senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee, has passed away at 82. He was known for crusading against violence in video games in the ‘90s, leading congressional hearings that pressured the industry to implement a better rating system, resulting in the formation of the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB). Despite his influence, he faced ridicule and criticism over the years and continued to lobby against violent video games into the 2000s.

via Kotaku|
#esrb#joe-lieberman#obituary