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Almost 50% of minors buying M rated games

November 22, 2007 in News comments 13

A certain Mr Thompson will no doubt be outraged to hear that 46% of American minors have to get their little hands on M-rated games.
While it is a ridiculously high statistic, there is no mention of how many youths have been able to buy buy movies with similar age restrictions.

A survey has found that almost 50 per cent of minors in the US have been able to buy games rated M for Mature from retailers.

The study found that of over 60 stores nationwide, 46 per cent sold M rated games to consumers under the age of 18, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune.

The survey was carried out by the East County Youth Coalition and the National Institute on Media and Family.

The findings back-up a report from the NIMF last year, which also found that half of retailers willingly sold adult games to a young audience.

This week, US senators began to put pressure on ESRB ratings, calling for a review of the system.
Donnelly via gamesindustry.biz »
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  • 1
    Armed Rebel Nov 23, 07
    Don't you only have to be 17 for an M rated game? 17 < 18 so no surprise.
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    Final Blade Nov 23, 07
    Still who gives a shit about Jack Thompson im freaking tired of these articles. He's a Psycho and will get what he deserves. No surprise really. I bet the parents buy them the games without reading it.
  • 0
    Chad and Protoman Nov 23, 07
    jack thompson is queer and any way there is a loop hole to this its called EBAY! there is no way to keep track of somebodys age on ebay a little kid could have a ebay account i dont think there is an age you have to be to have an account as long as you follow the rules and dont cause problems
    • -2
      Final Blade Nov 23, 07
      You can have an account but you need a credit card, being paypal or sometimes you can get a money order but still i get what you mean though.
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    Dance Floor Killah Nov 23, 07
    Pft. I bought all of my 360 games, and whenever I want a new game, I just ask my mom to come in with me because it's usually rated M. It's no surprise that kids get to higher rated games. It's simple.

    Jack Thompson can kiss my ass.
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    Kinetic Nov 23, 07
    This isn't a suprise at all really. I blame it on the parents.
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    BANDITO ATTACK Nov 23, 07
    every eb games, and gamestop i've ever bought an M rated game from asks for ID.
  • 0
    Solid Snake 4Life Nov 23, 07
    hey it all depends if the child can handle it. before i could legally buy GTA i got my dad to buy it. (well he also loves the series)
  • 0
    Pinkrhyno Nov 23, 07
    They never ask for ID from me, I'm 14 years old damnit.
  • -3
    Final Blade Nov 23, 07
    Who in the hell thumbs me down. I know what ebay is all about i do have an account and i get most of my stuff there. Stop thumbing down good posts.
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    pedigree Nov 24, 07
    Why is it that people, specifically the government, always blame the game for being so inconsiderate about the community? It's the game stores that they need to put pressure on. No matter how much game developers adjust their games, games intended for mature guys will still be sold to young ones. It's all because of capitalism.
  • 0
    Klunk Nov 25, 07
    Are you actually suprised?? It's not as if they're never going to play them
  • 0
    Nath Dec 2, 07
    I've played M games since an extremely young age (killed my first Nazi at 4 in Wolfenstein 3D) and I don't consider myself worse off. I'm not surprised at this either. The parents need to buy it for them.

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