GameGuardian · Video games

Make informed choices about games

See what’s really in a video game, from violence to online chat and in-game purchases, with age guidance before your kids play.

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Age guidance in plain language
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Context for the “Can I get this game?” conversation

What you’ll learn about a game

What they’ll see, who they might talk to and what it could cost.

Gameplay & violence

How combat works, the weapons involved and how graphic the violence is.

Online play & chat

Whether the game has multiplayer, voice or text chat, and contact with people your child doesn’t know.

In-game purchases

Microtransactions, loot boxes and gambling-style mechanics that can cost real money.

Themes & story

Mature themes, storylines and narrative elements worth knowing about.

Scares & intensity

Horror elements, tense moments and fast, overstimulating play.

Ratings & age guidance

ESRB or PEGI ratings where they can be verified, alongside a suggested age for your child.

What we look at in every game

Console, PC and mobile games.

Combat & violence
Language & chat
Multiplayer
In-game purchases
Gambling mechanics
Horror elements
Sexual content
Drugs & alcohol

How it works

Three short steps from “Can I?” to a decision you feel good about.

1
Search or snap
Type the game’s name, or take a photo of the case.
2
We screen the game
Our screening technology reviews rating boards, official listings and reputable parent reviews.
3
Talk it through
Use the report to agree on boundaries together, like chat settings or spending limits.

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Guidance for your family, not rules for it

Guidance, not a guarantee

Reports draw on detailed information about each title, and they can still make mistakes. You know your child best, and the final decision is always yours.

Your values, your call

We describe what’s in a title plainly and neutrally. We don’t tell you what to allow. We give you the context to decide.

We never sell your data

Your searches and your family’s details stay private. You can delete your account and its data at any time.

Questions parents ask

Does it cover online chat and multiplayer?

Yes. Reports explain online features like multiplayer and chat when information supports it. Online experiences can change, so we never assume chat is safe by default. Use your console or app’s parental controls too.

Will it tell me about in-game purchases?

Yes. Reports flag microtransactions, loot boxes and gambling-style mechanics, so you can decide whether to set spending limits.

Which platforms are covered?

Console, PC and mobile games. When a game differs between versions, the report says so where information allows.

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