Parental Control System?

Skidz`Crew · Post by **Skidz`Crew** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:08 am

[font=\"Comic Sans Ms\"][size=3][color=\"#3333FF\"]Nintendo Announces a Parental Control System

Nintendo of America today announces it will include a play control system in its next home video game system, code-named Revolution, coming in 2006.

By using a password-controlled setting, adults can decide what flexibility they'll allow younger players to have in playing video games rated E (Everyone), E10 (Everyone 10 and Older), T (Teen) or M (Mature). The system also ensures that dedicated adult gamers can opt to play without limitations.

How does it work? The actual game software will contain a code indicating the rating, which will activate the control system to remain locked or unlocked. The feature will be included in every Revolution console worldwide.

"Even though many Nintendo games are rated E, E10 or T, we believe this kind of feature should be included in the hardware. It's the right thing to do," explains Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales & marketing. "Game ratings are on the front and back of every game package, so families can easily make a decision about whether a game is right for them."

Game ratings are determined by a consensus of at least three specially trained raters reporting to the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. ESRB raters are of various ages and backgrounds, and to ensure their objectivity, are not permitted to have any ties to the computer and video game industry. The rating system, in place since 1994, is frequently cited as an example for other industries to follow.

"Nintendo has added an important tool for families in Washington state and around the world," said Gov. Chris Gregoire. "This new option gives parents more information and more control over what video games their kids play and at what age."

Nintendo's next console will usher in a new era of video gaming. It will feature a controller designed to be used with either one hand or two, a first in the video game industry. The position and motion of the controller itself dictates the action on the television screen. A second, plug-in expansion gives hard-core gamers additional control for more in-depth game play.
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Super Mario · Post by **Super Mario** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:18 am

[b][color=\"#FF0000\"]Well that's new... and although many people willt hinks it's kind of dumb,atleast no one can sue Nitnendo about the whole violence in games because the parents have the ability to stop them, so yeah, smart anti-lawsuit idea.[/color][/b]

Skidz`Crew · Post by **Skidz`Crew** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:45 am

[font=\"Comic Sans Ms\"][size=3][color=\"#3333FF\"]yea, But its only a good idea if its used, alot of parents dont care. untill something happens then suddenly they care. [/font][/color][/size]

Super Mario · Post by **Super Mario** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:13 am

[b][color=\"#FF0000\"]True, but if they go after Nintendo, as long as Nitnendo has that then there is no way they would lose the lawsuit, even in this country... I hope.[/color][/b]

Skidz`Crew · Post by **Skidz`Crew** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:14 am

[font=\"Comic Sans Ms\"][size=3][color=\"#3333FF\"]Some Moron *cough* Jack Tompson*cough* will find a way to nail nintendos ass to the wall, if soemthing happens. he always dose, but has yet to win a case.. thats why. hes a Moron. <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... nnoyed.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':angry:\' /> that no one likes. *nods* But i doubt nintendo will ever come to that point because, they know better, and besides, they are a #1 Company.[/font][/color][/size]

Super Mario · Post by **Super Mario** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:24 am

[b][color=\"#FF0000\"]20 year of experience goes a long way. 100+ if you want to count the fact that the Company used to make playing cards in 1889 or something around that time.[/color][/b]

Skidz`Crew · Post by **Skidz`Crew** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:54 pm

[font=\"Comic Sans Ms\"][size=3][color=\"#3333FF\"]yea, Every one knows Nintendo Makes a Great Proudct, There games Are / Can be Fun. Some Gamer's though, maynot like the nintendo, but if they have kids, then a nintendo is a Perfect System! Because most of there Games are aimed at 5+ Years of age, Which i think is great, cause some of our games Can be, and Are violent. ( Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Anyone? ) heh Now as a Gamer my self. I apsalutly love some of the nintendo games. ( Mario Cart 64. =D ) just to name one. Anyway, this Parental Control System is an Awsome idea, 5 / 5 Stars for the Idea. [/font][/color][/size]

Super Mario · Post by **Super Mario** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 10:51 pm

[b][color=\"#FF0000\"]Yes, that is a common misconsption about Nintendo. Most people think that it's geared towards the 5-10 year old range. WRONG! Nintendo focuses on EVERY Age Groupm unlike Microsoft and Sony who focus on the 15+ Age Group. Super Smash Bros, Soul Calibur, True Crime, abd the 007 games are probably NOT ment for the 5-10. Although Super Smash Bros. can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone. When comparing Nintendo to the other companies, yes Nintendo is Kidish but that's only because the focus on the ENTIRE Market, which is a pretty good idea. And the Mario Kart games are often considered the best racing games of all because many companies attempt to copy it's success. That Crash Racing game and the new Jak & Dexter racing game are examples. Even Twisted Metal is like Mario Kart's Battle Mode.[/color][/b]

Skidz`Crew · Post by **Skidz`Crew** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 6:40 am

[font=\"Comic Sans Ms\"][size=3][color=\"#3333FF\"]I Say We let the viewers Decide, What Do YOU ( the viewers ) think? [/font][/size][/color]

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 2:34 pm

I think it's a good idea. Like Super said, it's a smart move on Nintendo's part because they really can't get sued over stuff and I know at my house my mom doesn't like my little brother playing T or M games, so this would be a great thing for my parents as they can disable rights for my little brother to be playing these over rated games.

fuseku · Post by **fuseku** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:08 pm

[quote name=\'Dren\' post=\'1830\' date=\'Nov 20 2005, 02:34 PM\']I think it's a good idea. Like Super said, it's a smart move on Nintendo's part because they really can't get sued over stuff and I know at my house [b]my mom doesn't like my little brother playing T or M games, so this would be a great thing for my parents as they can disable rights for my little brother to be playing these over rated games.[/b][/quote]

It's you really isn't it. <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... ookie!.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'(jay)\' />

Nah in all seriousness I am undecided on this one, some parents are really strict and that can constrict some gamers from playing the games they love most... I voted undecided. <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... igwink.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\';)\' />

Super Mario · Post by **Super Mario** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 7:30 pm

[b][color=\"#FF0000\"]Yeah, it can really restrict on kids. I used to have some friends that lived 3 doors down until they moved. Their parents were REALLY over protective. When they came over to my hosue and played Super Smash Bros on the N64, they were no longer allowed to come over and play it because they liked it so much because it was it was like a taste of the "Forbidden Fruit". I could go into detail about them, but i don't feel like it and I doubt any of you care, but atleast maybe they will finally be allowed to get a video game system since their parents can control it... though I feel sorry for them if their parents are still as over protective as they were when they moved.[/color][/b]

fuseku · Post by **fuseku** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:17 am

Yeah I feel sorry for them lol, my mum never really gave any notice to what games I played when i was growing up, although they did contain the likes of "Adiboo" and "Putt Putt Goes to the Moon" which were both educational and pretty much really childish games. (I was young and mislead! <img src=\'http://www.killanet.net/forum3/public/s ... /happy.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'^_^\' />)

Hyper Sonic · Post by **Hyper Sonic** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:04 pm

I really don't know what to say on this matter I suppose. I don't agree with it really, because there are games that aren't rated Teen that do deserve to be rated that, same with games that are rated Teen, like Super Smash Brothers Melee when it came out.

The only reason I don't agree with the parental control thing is because some parents can be overprotective, not all teen games are bad for kids.

I do in fact, agree on blocking all games that are rated M, M games do always seem to fit the rating.

But, my Mom never had a problem with the games I bought. So it was no problem, and I didn't feel the need to sneak them past her and all. She wasn't too strict, and wasn't not enough strict, just right. I remember the first time I heard of Super Smash Brothers on a commercial, mom was sceptical because they beat eachother up. But I eventually convinced her to get it.

But, that was the old days, I'm 17 now and I can get whatever game I want.

Super Mario · Post by **Super Mario** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:57 pm

[b][color=\"#FF0000\"]Except in California, where the Govenator signed a bill to ban the sales of M games to People under the age of 18. The Govenator does not promote violence and never has. None of his movies had any violence at all, not T1, T2, or T3, not Eraser, or even Kindergarden Cop, nor True Lies. None of them had any violence because he does not stand for it. Not even the T2 or T3 video games ahad violence, not one. and one last thing, Don't be an Economic Girly Man, pay your taxes![/color][/b]