Rob_P Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hey all, For my latest media project I have been asked to choose a topic to study and then answer for the exam. The topic I have chosen from a list is gaming! Then I have to choose a problematic to research on. My teacher has told me a good way to get some answers and views would be on a forum. I have chosen the following questions to research Do companies stick to the rules of selling games to customers within the correct certification? Whose responsibility is it that under age gamers doesn’t get served? The retailer or the producer? Could you please help me answer these questions and give your views. Much appreciated Rob :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondy Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 (edited) Do companies stick to the rules of selling games to customers within the correct certification? Yes, i beleive that they have stuck to the rules, from my gaming experience ive had and the games ive purchased you can see why and how games are made for certain ages, such as games with violence and nudity, strong language etc will be classed as an 18, games with just violence and strong language would be a 15, and so on, until you reach the age preference where they are suitable for any age. From the games ive experienced ive found them all to be correct for the age that they are made for, i havent seen companies selling games to younger people where the game should be made an 18. I have noticed that some games may be over-rated as in they are given a higher aged audience although there is no reason why it wouldnt be suitable for people younger, although this can just come from peoples personal preference and the surroundings they have been brought up in. As some people may find some things less offensive or violent than others and dont see any problem with it. So i'm sure there are strict guidelines producers must have to go by to ensure the game is aged correctly as certain people may be offended by less minor things than others and wouldnt want there children buying such things when they feel it is not suitable for there age. Also if companies do/did not stick to the rules then this can link to the other question as an answer as it shows they are responsible for not correctly putting the right certifications on games and selling to younger audiences. Whose responsibility is it that under age gamers doesn’t get served? The retailer or the producer? The retailer, they are the ones who are selling the games, so they must hold all responsibility for making sure they dont sell the games to customers that are too young, the producers put down the age limitations that the game should be sold towards and the retailers should take note and stop any customers that are under age from purchasing the game. I also think that the producers could be responsible as if a game that was a 15 was not seen suitable by people for that age and should have been an 18 then the producers have failed to give the right age limitations for the game, so it is both the producer and the retailer that are both responsible as the producers have to decide on suitable age limitations and make sure that they are suitable for that age, then the retailers must take these age limitations and make sure no one under that age is allowed to purchase the product EDIT: i understand now, cheers :- Edited April 22, 2005 by Bondy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 im doin the same project, ive forgotten my bloody question though. its basicly, how is trials shown in the media, how much etc. would a few of you mind trying to answer this question?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai the Socket Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 im doin the same project, ive forgotten my bloody question though. its basicly, how is trials shown in the media, how much etc. would a few of you mind trying to answer this question?? ← I'd get your own topic :- Also i'd get your exact question too, 'cos that one isn't very clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_P Posted April 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Do companies stick to the rules of selling games to customers within the correct certification? sorry to be a retard but can you explain the question a bit more as i dont properly understand it :"> ← Well it basically means the same as the other in a strange way. Basically the corrent customers means, do they sell 18 certificate games to people only over 18, that sorta thing. Corrent customers, as in people who are old enough! If you could answer that in a similar way that would be great! Thanks for the other answer, that was spot on! Brilliant :- Cheers Rob :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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