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Exactly half of video games released in the United States in 2022 got an E (Everyone) assigned by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). Only 12 percent of all physical and console downloadable games in released during the period got a Mature (M) rating, meaning that they were only deemed suitable for gamers aged 17 years and above.
Distribution computer and video game releases in the United States in 2022, by rating
| Characteristic | Share of games |
|---|---|
| E (Everyone) | 50% |
| E10+ (Everyone 10+) | 17% |
| T (Teen 13+) | 21% |
| M (Mature 17+) | 12% |
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February 2023
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United States
Survey time period
2022
Number of respondents
4,868 games
Special properties
ratings assigned by ESRB to physical and downloadable console games
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Values may not sum up to 100 percent due to rounding.
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