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Back in the early ‘90s, video games were starting to push boundaries—and not everyone was ready for it. From the controversy surrounding Mortal Kombat and Night Trap to the U.S. Senate hearings that rocked the gaming industry, the ESRB was born out of chaos and parental panic.
In this video, we’ll explore how the Entertainment Software Rating Board came to be, how it shaped the future of gaming, and why it’s still influencing what we play today.
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By Paul M UnserBack in the early ‘90s, video games were starting to push boundaries—and not everyone was ready for it. From the controversy surrounding Mortal Kombat and Night Trap to the U.S. Senate hearings that rocked the gaming industry, the ESRB was born out of chaos and parental panic.
In this video, we’ll explore how the Entertainment Software Rating Board came to be, how it shaped the future of gaming, and why it’s still influencing what we play today.