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Publication Date: January 2006
Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
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Research Area: Media, telecommunications, and information
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Abstract:
It has been proposed that Congress prohibit the sale or rental to minors of video games that are rated "M" (mature) or "AO" (adults-only) by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. This board is a non-governmental entity established by the Interactive Digital Software Association, and its ratings currently have no legal effect. The Board's website sets forth the criteria for its "M" and "AO" ratings: