posted 13 Jul 2009 22:07 by Knuckles Sonic8
A couple of ratings have popped up on ESRB's official site with regards to a couple upcoming Ubisoft games for the DS. The first is a title we haven't heard anything about until now. The game is known as "Best Friends Tonight" and it's quite likely this is a DS title to go alongside their other casual titles such as those of the Imagine series. The game is a "social simulation game" that's been rated E10+ for "Comic Mischief and Mild Suggestive Themes". What else does the summary have to say about it? - "This is a social simulation game in which players assume the role of young girl who becomes the producer of a TV show for teenagers. Players interact with crew and cast members by boosting their morale, working on projects for the TV show, and engaging in small talk. Text-based conversations sometimes reference flirting, dating, and kissing (e.g., "he's smart and talented and has perfect kissing lips" and "I guess I'm the only one who can help Penny overcome her kissing obsession."). Characters sometimes use insulting speech (e.g., "loserbag," "psycho," and "stupid jerk face idiot") and make jokes about burping, spitting, and emitting foul smells (e.g., "I wish I could ignore your PUTRID stench" and "TV Producers STINK like FOOT CHEESE!")."
The next title that's been rated is the DS iteration of Where's Waldo: The Fantastic Journey, the very first Where's Waldo game. The game's not due for a bit longer and it's interesting that only the DS version was rated even though is was a multi-platform release which implies that the other versions probably have different gameplay than the DS version. The DS version has been rated Everyone for "Animated Blood and Comic Mischief". Here's what ESRB said in their summary: - "This is a puzzle game, based on the Where's Waldo? series of children's books, in which players search for Waldo in a series of elaborately complex images. Players must scan through pictures of fire-breathing creatures, magic carpet riders, knights in battle, red monks fighting blue monks, wizards, and (of course) vampires. In one scene, a group of soldiers is seen lying on the ground after battle, with "dizzy stars" swirling above their heads. In another image, several vampires hold mugs filled with "red liquid" (implied to be blood) while waiters bring them more of the red beverage."
Two game show-based games have also been rated by the ESRB: the 2010 Edition's for Family Feud and The Price Is Right. Both have been rated E for Everyone but both have different descriptors. Family Feud 2010 Edition contains "Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Comic Mischief, and Mild Suggestive Themes". Obviously this content stems from the questions themselves as confirmed by the summary: - "Based on the TV game show Family Feud, this game challenges players to find the most popular answers to survey questions. Players must find better answers than their opponents in an attempt to earn their way to the "Fast Money" bonus round. Out of the thousands of possible questions and answers, a handful may contain references to beer, wine, and cigarettes (e.g., Q: "Name an odor that's so distinct, you know right away what it is." A: "cigarette smoke"). A few questions discuss suggestive material (e.g., Q: "Name something you wouldn't want to have two of." A: "Spouses/Lovers"); bodily functions/noises may also be referenced (e.g., flatulence and vomiting)."
The Price Is Right 2010 Edition has only "Alcohol Reference" as an additional descriptor due to the showcase products that are shown off during gameplay. The summary states:
- "This is a game based on the TV game show The Price is Right. Players can participate in a variety of "pricing games" to win prizes and earn their way to the final round. Showcase vignettes sometimes reference alcohol products (e.g., "non stop champagne flights" and "your favorite Chardonnay")."
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