Understanding Classification AO3: What Does Adults Only 18+ Mean?

Learn about Classification AO3, the Adults Only 18+ rating for games involving explicit content.

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Classification AO3 stands for Adults Only 18+. It's a rating given by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) for games that contain prolonged scenes of intense violence, graphic sexual content, or real gambling.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What types of content lead to an AO3 rating? An AO3 rating is typically assigned for games with prolonged scenes of intense violence, graphic sexual content, or real gambling.
  2. How does the ESRB determine game ratings? The ESRB evaluates games based on content, context, and intensity of themes to assign appropriate ratings.
  3. Are there other ratings besides AO3? Yes, the ESRB also provides other ratings such as E (Everyone), T (Teen), and M (Mature) based on the game content.