Age ratings for video games serve the exact same purpose as age ratings for movies. This purpose is to basically be a warning label for both parents and children, as to give an extremely brief summary of the content within the game. [url=http://www.esrb.org/ratings/ratings_guide.jsp]The ESRB states:[/url] "The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings provide concise and objective information about the content in video games and apps so consumers, especially parents, can make informed choices. ESRB ratings have three parts: Rating Categories suggest age appropriateness Content Descriptors indicate content that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern Interactive Elements inform about interactive aspects of a product, including users' ability to interact, the sharing of users' location with other users, or the fact that personal information may be shared with third parties"