Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs: Video Game Safety
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What Parents Need to Know About Video Games 

Video games used to be so simple, but nowadays there’s so much more you have to know about – online video games, RPGs (role playing games), MMOGs (massively multiplayer online games), parental controls, mods, and all the new game consoles and handheld devices. With over a thousand new video game titles hitting stores shelves each year, how can today’s parent choose video games that are right for their kids?  As with any decision a parent must make, information is key, and the following tips will prepare you to make wise and informed choices. 

The DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs' Office of Consumer Protection, in partnership with the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB), encourages parents, grandparents and teachers to review the following materials to understand the ratings system and safety features to better understand the games your children are playing.

 


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