Can Game Ratings Change?

Are you six? "No Teen policy?"

To buy a Teen rated game, you should be 13 years or older. If you are, which you should be to register on Gamespot, it's kind of sad your mom won't let you buy a teen rated game, especially a tame Street Fighter.

On the other hand, I sense you're well younger than 13, and therefore shouldn't even have an account on Gamespot.

BTW it says in your profile that you own Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, which is rated T, and that you've reviewed Oblivion and GTA:4, so you shoul've played them, and they're rated "M." So WTF?

Are you six? "No Teen policy?"

To buy a Teen rated game, you should be 13 years or older. If you are, which you should be to register on Gamespot, it's kind of sad your mom won't let you buy a teen rated game, especially a tame Street Fighter.

On the other hand, I sense you're well younger than 13, and therefore shouldn't even have an account on Gamespot.

BTW it says in your profile that you own Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, which is rated T, and that you've reviewed Oblivion and GTA:4, so you shoul've played them, and they're rated "M." So WTF?

FunkWeasel

I'm actually 15. What about me seems younger?

I just talked my mom into letting me get Rogue Leader yesterday, since it has no blood/gore, just ship fighting.

I haven't played Oblivion or GTA, I've seen my cousin play Oblivion at length, and it looked great.

So, to get back on topic, any explanation as to why ratings can change?

[QUOTE="FunkWeasel"]

Are you six? "No Teen policy?"

To buy a Teen rated game, you should be 13 years or older. If you are, which you should be to register on Gamespot, it's kind of sad your mom won't let you buy a teen rated game, especially a tame Street Fighter.

On the other hand, I sense you're well younger than 13, and therefore shouldn't even have an account on Gamespot.

BTW it says in your profile that you own Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, which is rated T, and that you've reviewed Oblivion and GTA:4, so you shoul've played them, and they're rated "M." So WTF?

bionisam

I'm actually 15. What about me seems younger?

I just talked my mom into letting me get Rogue Leader yesterday, since it has no blood/gore, just ship fighting.

I haven't played Oblivion or GTA, I've seen my cousin play Oblivion at length, and it looked great.

So, to get back on topic, any explanation as to why ratings can change?

oh so you reviewed gta4 without played it? thats always good
and oblivions rating actually used to be T, but was later changed to M because of a PC mod that enabled characters to be topless, female characters of course..

[QUOTE="bionisam"][QUOTE="FunkWeasel"]

Are you six? "No Teen policy?"

To buy a Teen rated game, you should be 13 years or older. If you are, which you should be to register on Gamespot, it's kind of sad your mom won't let you buy a teen rated game, especially a tame Street Fighter.

On the other hand, I sense you're well younger than 13, and therefore shouldn't even have an account on Gamespot.

BTW it says in your profile that you own Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, which is rated T, and that you've reviewed Oblivion and GTA:4, so you shoul've played them, and they're rated "M." So WTF?

BeeefIsGoood

I'm actually 15. What about me seems younger?

I just talked my mom into letting me get Rogue Leader yesterday, since it has no blood/gore, just ship fighting.

I haven't played Oblivion or GTA, I've seen my cousin play Oblivion at length, and it looked great.

So, to get back on topic, any explanation as to why ratings can change?

oh so you reviewed gta4 without played it? thats always good
and oblivions rating actually used to be T, but was later changed to M because of a PC mod that enabled characters to be topless, female characters of course..

Yeah... I'm not even sure why I reviewed it in the first place :P I took it off now.

So, I can assume that the content in SF2T:RE is E rated?

[QUOTE="BeeefIsGoood"][QUOTE="bionisam"][QUOTE="FunkWeasel"]

Are you six? "No Teen policy?"

To buy a Teen rated game, you should be 13 years or older. If you are, which you should be to register on Gamespot, it's kind of sad your mom won't let you buy a teen rated game, especially a tame Street Fighter.

On the other hand, I sense you're well younger than 13, and therefore shouldn't even have an account on Gamespot.

BTW it says in your profile that you own Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, which is rated T, and that you've reviewed Oblivion and GTA:4, so you shoul've played them, and they're rated "M." So WTF?

bionisam

I'm actually 15. What about me seems younger?

I just talked my mom into letting me get Rogue Leader yesterday, since it has no blood/gore, just ship fighting.

I haven't played Oblivion or GTA, I've seen my cousin play Oblivion at length, and it looked great.

So, to get back on topic, any explanation as to why ratings can change?

oh so you reviewed gta4 without played it? thats always good
and oblivions rating actually used to be T, but was later changed to M because of a PC mod that enabled characters to be topless, female characters of course..

Yeah... I'm not even sure why I reviewed it in the first place :P I took it off now.

So, I can assume that the content in SF2T:RE is E rated?

well its probably inbtwn if anything
if your mum really wont let you get it, you could show her the online site, and tell her exactly what youre telling us on this forum, she cant be that strict for T games...

Are you six? "No Teen policy?"

To buy a Teen rated game, you should be 13 years or older. If you are, which you should be to register on Gamespot, it's kind of sad your mom won't let you buy a teen rated game, especially a tame Street Fighter.

On the other hand, I sense you're well younger than 13, and therefore shouldn't even have an account on Gamespot.

BTW it says in your profile that you own Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, which is rated T, and that you've reviewed Oblivion and GTA:4, so you shoul've played them, and they're rated "M." So WTF?

FunkWeasel

His mother just doesn't want him playing Teen rated games. I don't think there is much wrong with that sort of restriction. It might seem a bit harsh to those of us with parents that don't care (kidding), but I don't believe it deserves the immature reaction you're giving it. Take your Jedi age-sensing powers and troll elsewhere.

To answer the question, ratings can change, yes. Honestly, you're not missing out on much with that game.

Why won't she let someone is fifTEEN play a TEEN rated game? That has to be one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. Why don't you sit down and have a conversation with your mom? Explain to her the meaning of a teen rating, and show that you are mature enough to be playing these games. Tell her that you know the difference between reality and fiction.Rocky32189

I'm pretty sure this falls under the none of your business or concern my friend.

[QUOTE="FunkWeasel"]

Are you six? "No Teen policy?"

To buy a Teen rated game, you should be 13 years or older. If you are, which you should be to register on Gamespot, it's kind of sad your mom won't let you buy a teen rated game, especially a tame Street Fighter.

On the other hand, I sense you're well younger than 13, and therefore shouldn't even have an account on Gamespot.

BTW it says in your profile that you own Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, which is rated T, and that you've reviewed Oblivion and GTA:4, so you shoul've played them, and they're rated "M." So WTF?

-Murdock-

His mother just doesn't want him playing Teen rated games. I don't think there is much wrong with that sort of restriction. It might seem a bit harsh to those of us with parents that don't care (kidding), but I don't believe it deserves the immature reaction you're giving it. Take your Jedi age-sensing powers and troll elsewhere.

To answer the question, ratings can change, yes. Honestly, you're not missing out on much with that game.

Thanks for the help, Murdock! And while I may not be missing out much with this game, it stinks to not be able to play Metroid Prime or Super Smash :(

Also, I don't think you heard about the GTA: SA "mod"

I'm not going to elaborate but the game went from being rated M to AO.

The game was taken off the shelves and the edited version is sold now. At least I think they made a new version.

Why won't she let someone is fifTEEN play a TEEN rated game? That has to be one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. Why don't you sit down and have a conversation with your mom? Explain to her the meaning of a teen rating, and show that you are mature enough to be playing these games. Tell her that you know the difference between reality and fiction.Rocky32189

exactly. I am SO glad that my parents let me buy and play whatever games i wanted when i was a kid. If i had the $, i could buy it. My mom wouldn't have liked to see me play games like Mortal Kombat (blood and gore et), but it's not like they were always watching over my shoulder to see what games i was playing. At 15 you should be treated almost as an adult, and who cares if a 15 yr old plays GTAIV, there are worse things kids can be doing (shoplifting, fighting, drugs etc).

edit: oh and parents shouldnt ban a particular game by the rating. they should ACTUALLY see the game and THEN determine if it is 'inappropriate' for their child. Cartoon violence in games like Tekken, Street fighter, or super smash bros is nothing. its not like the kind of violence you will see in GTA IV, COD4, or whatever