We discuss ESRB ratings, breaking down all the different ratings as well as offer a few different games as examples for each ratings. Notes:
00:00;35 Nibblebits
We talk Dark Souls on the PC, iPad sales figures, language translations for Diablo 3.
00:20;30 Music Break
00:21;33 Main Segment: The ESRB
In light of recent government action, we delve into the gaming industry’s police force: the ESRB. How are game’s rated by the ESRB? Who rates them? Why aren’t there any Adults Only rated games in retail stores?
00:52;04 Music Break
00:53;10 Feedback
We’re asked whether we prefer dark, somber stories or lighthearted fun stories in games.
Another listener weighs in on the Mass Effect 3 controversy.
Sword and Sorcery receives a free recommendation.
Dragon Age 1 and 2 get a brief treatment.
News
Corey discusses the future of videogames featuring virtual glasses.
Dan leads a discussion based on the migration of players from WoW to SWToR.
Eric drops a heavyweight and gives his thoughts on changing the Mass Effect 3 ending.
Will enlightens us by sharing the fact that first person shooters are used to train terrorists. Duh. He also shares the gist of the proposed legislation that will slap a violence warning label on video games.
01:31;55 Music Break
01:33;05 What We Played
Dan briefly tries The Witcher, and starts his insanity playthrough in Mass Effect 3. This evolves into a discussion of Mass Effect 3’s multiplayer.
Eric talks Mass Effect 2 and the I Am Alive demo.
Corey talks art with Thatgamecompany’s newest title, Journey.
