How old do you have to be to play M rated games in Australia?

Mature (M)

M-rated films and computer games are not recommended for children under the age of 15. They include portrayals of elements such as violence and themes that require a mature outlook. However, children under the age of 15 may legally access this material as the classification rating is an advisory category.

What is the R rating in Australia?

There are legal age restrictions for the ratings of MA 15+ and R 18+. X 18+ is a special restriction rating for adult content. X 18+ is limited only to films, and the highest rating for video games remains R 18+.

Can 13 year olds watch M rated?

M - suitable for mature audiences 16 years of age and over.

What age are video games rated in Australia?

Former computer game rating system

G: General (suitable for all) G8+: Recommended for children aged eight and older. M15+: Recommended for those who are at least 15 years old. MA15+: Unsuitable for minors under 15 and not to be sold to those under 15 years of age without parental guidance.

Can 12 year olds watch M movies?

M is given to films and games that can be shown to anyone but are more suitable for mature audiences. This is most often done under the cross-rating system.

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Can 15 year olds watch MA15+?

MA 15+ rated material contains strong content and is legally restricted to people over the age of 15. It contains elements such as sex scenes and drug use that could have a strong impact on the viewer. A person may be asked to show proof of their age before purchasing or viewing an MA 15+ film or computer game.

What's the difference between M and MA15+?

M is an advisory classification The content is moderate in impact. M films are not recommended for people aged under 15 as a level of maturity is required. MA 15+ is a legally restricted classification The content is strong in impact. MA 15+ films are not suitable for people aged under 15.

What was the first R rated game in Australia?

It'll bloody stump you. Australia's first R18+ game has been named as Ninja Garden: Raise the Hedge, err I mean Ninja Gaiden: Razor's Edge, on Wii U. It's a watershed moment for a country where, until 1st January 2013, games weren't allowed to use the R 18+ rating that films could.

When did Australia get R rated games?

Australia finally gains an R 18+ rating for video games

It wasn't until January 2013 that the R 18+ rating was finally introduced for games with an amendment to the National Classification Code. With this, the guidelines for what would be refused classification changed.

What is DBD rated in Australia?

Advice for consumers. This game is rated PEGI 18 which restricts availability to ADULTS ONLY and is not suitable for anyone below this age.

Is rated M 17+ or 18+?

Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language.

What age is rated R?

R: RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

What age is Ma for?

TV-MA - these programs are intended to be viewed by mature, adult audiences and may be unsuitable for children under 17.

What is R rated in UK?

Restricted: R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

What is rated R in Canada?

Restricted (R)

Not suitable for minors. Admittance restricted to persons 18 years of age and older.

What is TV 14 in Australia?

This rating was previously known as AO, meaning "Adults Only". Equivalent to low TV-14 in the US.

What is the E rating?

The ESRB E (Everyone) rating indicates the content of a game or app is generally suitable for all ages, and may contain minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, or infrequent use of mild language.

What was the first game to get an 18 rating?

Dracula unbound: The story behind the first 18 certificated video game.

What is the most mature game rating?

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), the video game content rating board for North America, has issued an "Adults Only" (AO) rating for 26 released video games. AO is the highest rating in the ESRB system, and indicates the game's content is suitable only for players aged 18 years and over.

Why are games rated 12?

At a PEGI 12 level more graphic and realistic-looking violence towards fantasy characters is allowed. Any violence towards human characters must look unrealistic unless it consists of only minor or trivial injury such as a slap.

Is there a higher rating than M?

The ratings used from 1968 to 1970 were: Rated G: Suggested for general audiences. Rated M: Suggested for mature audiences - Parental discretion advised. Rated R: Restricted – Persons under 16 not admitted, unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian.

Does PG-13 mean M?

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. This rating is a stronger caution for parents that content included may not be appropriate for children under 13 (pre-teen ages). This may include stronger language, extended violence or sexual situations and drug-use.

What age rating is Avatar 2?

The violence isn't very INTENSE, but the film does deserve it's PG-13 rating. Bow and arrows are present, plus some killing and explosions -- still, nothing gets TOO over the top, and its still TWEEN and TEEN friendly. Also expect strong but INFREQUENT uses of s--t and one or two uses of f--k.