The MEA game ratings thread (ESRB rating description)

Here's the first ratings information from Australia about Mass Effect Andromeda, so we need a thread...

Thanks, Solas , good catch. 

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ESRB (US)

Mass Effect™: Andromeda

Platform: Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Rating Category: 'M' Mature

Content Descriptors: Blood, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Violence

Other: Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB (Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One)

Rating Summary: This is an action role-playing game in which players lead humanity to a new home across the galaxy. As players explore various planets, they use futuristic weapons (e.g., laser rifles, Cryo-beams, shotguns) and special abilities (e.g., concussive blasts, telekinetic pushes) to combat hostile alien races. Battles are frenetic, highlighted by realistic gunfire, explosions, and screams of pain; enemies sometimes emit splashes of blood when hit. During the course of the game, the central character can develop relationships with crew members and engage in brief sexual encounters with them. These brief sequences (couplings) depict sensual caresses, sexual moaning, and hip gyrations; characters' breasts and/or buttocks are sometimes exposed for prolonged periods. The words “f**k,” “sh*t,” and “a*shole” can be heard in the dialogue.


www.esrb.org/ratings/Synopsis.aspx?Certificate=34833&Title=Mass+Effect%u2122%3a+Andromeda

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Europe (PEGI)

www.pegi.info



(pending non-provisional confirmation)

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Australia

Classification MA 15+
Strong sex scenes and violence, online interactivity



Link to Australian Classification / Department of Communications and the Arts for Mass Effect Andromeda:

www.classification.gov.au/Pages/View.aspx?sid=spKM6nAyBDoiAIjbhcck%2bg%253d%253d&ncdctx=bB0tyt5W3ACeeRNloGP6JvRHpwSFy6zeiTG4CBLtd0YtMs5vTfq4zrf%2bIWBzpck8

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