"Informed parents who govern household purchasing decisions recognize that while ESRB ratings serve as an indicator to game elements one could possibly take issue with, it is by no means a substitute for further research in line with what they do and do not want their children exposed to. Of course, this doesn't take into account the perception of what factors have a weighty bearing on whether a game is filed with an E10+ or Teen rating. But that's for another day. A thought has been festering inside me for a while in connection with the Just Dance games, and now that Just Dance 4 is seeing release this week, this is of particular relevance." -- Wiiloveit.com
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 ESRB rating is set to "T for Teen" due to "Blood, Drug Reference, Mild Language, and Violence" present in the title.
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board has published the God of War Ragnarok ESRB rating and rating summary.
The addition of in-game purchases is noteworthy as no other game in the series is listed as having these on the official ESRB website.
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UPDATE: The ESRB introduced the “in-game purchases” label in 2020. It has been pointed out to us that its presence in relation to Nintendo Switch titles has been regarding the ability to purchase a Nintendo Switch Online subscription and not any DLC or other post-release content. We regret the confusion and appreciate those who’ve brought this to our attention.
