A Parent's Guide to Arc Raiders Is Arc Raiders appropriate for your family? Learn more about the ESRB rating information, online play, and potential in-game purchases.

From the underground city of Speranza to the surface above, Arc Raiders sends players on scavenging runs in a machine-controlled world. Our latest blog by @agreenriver.bsky.social covers what parents should know about the Teen rating, online interactions, & more: bit.ly/40G4xwp

A Parent’s Guide to Pokémon Pokopia Is Pokémon Pokopia is appropriate for your family? Check out our blog for information and tips to help you decide!

From learning new moves from Pokémon friends to building landscapes and habitats, Pokémon Pokopia offers a new spin on the Pokémon universe. Check out our latest blog for all you need to know to decide if it's appropriate for your kids. bit.ly/4bt1rSo

A Parent’s Guide To Pokémon Legends Z-A Is this Pokémon adventure appropriate for your kids? visit our blog for more information to help you decide!

In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the classic catch, battle, & explore formula gets some big-city twists. Is this metropolis appropriate for your kids? Check out our latest blog to help decide! bit.ly/4o4dU2X

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What Parents Need To Know About Roblox From tips to help find appropriate experiences, to advice about in-game purchases, here's everything parents need to know about Roblox.

Parents now have more options and insight into managing their kids’ experiences on #Roblox. Check out our updated blog for a deep dive into the platform’s new parental controls and transparency settings: bit.ly/3ODrtpu

Experiencing Video Games Through My Daughter's Eyes Game Informer's Executive Editor, Kyle Hilliard, walks through how video games have become an unexpected bonding activity with his daughter.

Every family’s gaming story is unique! In our latest blog, @kylehilliard.com shares how celebrating his daughter’s favorite video games opened up new ways to connect as a family. Check it out here: bit.ly/45gwjm2

Your kids may not want to do more math than they have to… but if they play Balatro there’s a good chance they already are. Check out our blog for tips to decide if this card game that incorporates poker (but not gambling!) is appropriate for your family.
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A Parent’s Guide to Mario Kart World Are your kids antsy to start racing in Mario Kart World? Our blog has everything you need to decide if it's a good fit for your family!

Mario Kart World puts racers into an open-ended karting experience with Mario and the rest of the crew from the Mushroom Kingdom. Check out our blog to find out if your family is ready to sling Blue Shells and power slide to victory.

What Parents Need to Know About Nintendo Switch 2 Everything you need to know about Nintendo Switch 2, including how much it costs, which games you can play, and how to set parental controls.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is out! If your kids are clamoring for the new console, you may be wondering what makes the Switch 2 different from its predecessor. Check out our new blog for all the tips you need to decide if it’s a good fit for your family!

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Games vs. Videos for Kids: Exploring Active vs. Passive Screen Time Explore active and passive screen time for kids. Learn how games, shows, and different types of digital engagement affect child development — and how to find the right balance.

Not all screen time is equal, and video games can often be surprisingly educational. Check out @drkowert.bsky.social's explanation of how being mindful of content, context, and communication can turn video game screen time into enriching experiences for your kids. bit.ly/44S4qBf

A Parent's Guide to Marvel Rivals Find out if Marvel Rivals is age-appropriate. With details on the game's rating information, costs, and parental controls, you can decide!

Are your kids ready to step into the boots of the likes for Iron Man or Black Panther in Marvel Rivals? Check out our new blog to find out if your budding heroes are ready to play this T-rated online game:

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What Parents Need to Know About Discord Make sure your kids are having positive experiences while playing video games and communicating with others via Discord.

Discord continues to be a go-to platform for playing games, chatting, making friends, and more. Especially among kids. Check out our updated blog about what you can do to make sure your kids have appropriate experiences on Discord.

A Parent’s Guide to Split Fiction Is Split Fiction appropriate for your family? Find out everything you need to decide if your kids are ready for this co-op game.

Split Fiction is a sci-fi/fantasy co-op adventure filled with a wide array of video game genres. Rated T for Teen, it’s a game where teamwork isn’t just encouraged - it’s required. Learn more to help you decide if it’s appropriate for your kids:

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Research: Gamer Parents Are the Future Every year ESRB parents with kids who play video games about our ratings. Find out what parents said in our 2024 research!

Every year we survey parents with kids who play video games to better understand how they use ratings, and to see what ESRB can do to help them keep their kids' video game experiences appropriate. Check out our blog for some of the 2024 trends!
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We know that there are tons of game loving parents out there that may already be experts. But parenting is a 24/7 job and even the Gamerist of Gamer parents may not have the bandwidth to do all of the research! Check out the blog for some simple tips and let us know what we missed!

What Parents Need to Know About Shopping for Video Game Consoles Get tips about shopping for video game consoles for your kids. We explore the differences between consoles, which games they offer, and more!

Fact: According to research, your kids love video games. A survey from the ESA shows that 76% of kids have video games on their holiday lists! If this sounds like your kids, we have a blog to help you navigate some of the consoles and games that may be on those lists: bit.ly/3sluSlU

And remember: We always want to hear from you about what we can do to help you create fun, memorable, and appropriate video game experiences for your kids!

Family Gaming Guide ESRB's Family Gaming Guide will provide you with the information you need to manage your kids' video game experiences and keep peace of mind.

Meanwhile, over at out Family Gaming Guide we have a new hub that'll help you more efficiently get to the topics that are important for YOUR family. Start your ongoing family conversation around video games with some tips and prompts here: bit.ly/43Ih69r

Parental Controls - Tools for Parents | ESRB Ratings Parental controls can help you manage what your kids play, when and for how long, with whom, and whether they can spend money.

This is more than a fresh coat of paint! Our step-by-step parental controls guides now make it easier to find the device you need, and the setting you want to control. From setting screen time schedules, to managing which games your kids can play, we have you covered: bit.ly/2RT69TJ

Manage Your Kids' Video Games With ParentalTools.org ESRB has the tools and tips you need to help manage your kids' video games with the new and improved ParentalTools.org!

As parents there's a lot to keep track of between the real world and your kids' video game experiences. With that in mind ESRB has revamped ParentalTools.org so it's easier to set the parental controls you need, or start those conversations about games. Find out more in our blog: bit.ly/3YUBmED

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This is the logo for the International Age Rating Coalition - also known as IARC - with a ribbon underneath that reads "10 year anniversary".

It’s the 10th anniversary of the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC)! Find out how this groundbreaking ratings solution for digital games and mobile apps has provided families all over the world with broader access to trusted and familiar ratings bit.ly/3HSGlh0

What Parents Need to Know About Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Mario's newest adventure appropriate for your whole family? Learn more about what you can expect to see in Super Mario Bros. Wonder!

Let’s-a-go! Super Mario Bros. Wonder is out on the Nintendo Switch. Here’s everything you need to know about the game, including co-op multiplayer features, parental controls, and more: bit.ly/3Q0M0Fn

What Parents Need to Know About Discord Make sure your kids are having positive experiences while playing video games and communicating with others via Discord.

Over 150 million people use Discord every month to connect while playing games, working on projects, or just hanging out. If your kids aren't among them yet, odds are they will be soon! Learn about how it’s different from other social platforms and how to help your kids use it safely: bit.ly/44R4heA

What Parents Need To Know About Roblox From tips to help find appropriate experiences, to advice about in-game purchases, here's everything parents need to know about Roblox.

Over 56 million users log onto Roblox every day. When it comes to games-within-a-game, what’s the best way to approach parental controls, multiplayer chat, and ratings? Learn more in our latest What Parents Need to Know blog: https://bit.ly/3ODrtpu

What Parents Need to Know About Loot Boxes & In-Game Purchases Learn more about the different types of in-game purchases, and what you can do to manage (or block!) your kids' spending.

Some games offer the ability to purchase additional content with real money. Check out our blog for tips on how you can identify those games and how to set parental controls to manage (or block!) spending!

It's sweltering here in New York City. Please be safe, drink lots of water, and don't forget to check the ratings before purchasing or downloading a new video game or app.