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| − | ==ESRB== | + | This page contains outside resources that could be helpful to our users. |
| − | The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a staple of the videogame industry. To quote the ESRB "About" page: "The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is the non-profit, self-regulatory body that assigns ratings for video games and apps so parents can make informed choices. The ESRB rating system encompasses guidance about age-appropriateness, content, and interactive elements." | + | |
| + | ==[http://www.esrb.org ESRB]== | ||
| + | The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a staple of the videogame industry. To quote the ESRB "About" page: "The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is the non-profit, self-regulatory body that assigns ratings for video games and apps so parents can make informed choices. The ESRB rating system encompasses guidance about age-appropriateness, content, and interactive elements."[http://www.esrb.org/about/index.jsp] They are able to provide detailed explanations of their ratings for games if they are requested. | ||
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| + | ==[http://www.ablegamers.com/ The AbleGamers Charity]== | ||
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| + | AbleGamers is a non-profit charity that, according to their "About Us" page, "works and advocates on behalf of the disability community to increase the accessibility of video games and to achieve further inclusion by those who need special considerations"[http://www.ablegamers.com/about-us]. The website provides reviews and other tools for anyone who may need them. You may also donate and volunteer to this charity via their website. | ||
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| + | ==[http://www.movietriggers.com/ Movie Triggers]== | ||
| + | Though the website is still heavily under construction, Movie Triggers aims to do the same as GamePhobias, except with film. The movie database is still growing, but it is and will be a great resource. | ||
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| + | ==Let's Plays and Walkthroughs== | ||
| + | On YouTube there are many gamers who uploads Let's Plays where they play through a game while giving commentary. There are also gamers who upload video walkthroughs. Both of these can be a good way to preview games before trying them for yourself. They are generally playlists of several different videos, so it is possible to find only one part of the game for you or someone else to look at. These will contain spoilers. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:18, 4 September 2014
This page contains outside resources that could be helpful to our users.
ESRB
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a staple of the videogame industry. To quote the ESRB "About" page: "The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is the non-profit, self-regulatory body that assigns ratings for video games and apps so parents can make informed choices. The ESRB rating system encompasses guidance about age-appropriateness, content, and interactive elements."[1] They are able to provide detailed explanations of their ratings for games if they are requested.
The AbleGamers Charity
AbleGamers is a non-profit charity that, according to their "About Us" page, "works and advocates on behalf of the disability community to increase the accessibility of video games and to achieve further inclusion by those who need special considerations"[2]. The website provides reviews and other tools for anyone who may need them. You may also donate and volunteer to this charity via their website.
Movie Triggers
Though the website is still heavily under construction, Movie Triggers aims to do the same as GamePhobias, except with film. The movie database is still growing, but it is and will be a great resource.
Let's Plays and Walkthroughs
On YouTube there are many gamers who uploads Let's Plays where they play through a game while giving commentary. There are also gamers who upload video walkthroughs. Both of these can be a good way to preview games before trying them for yourself. They are generally playlists of several different videos, so it is possible to find only one part of the game for you or someone else to look at. These will contain spoilers.
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