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Microsoft Office programs now have ESRB ratings
- Thread starter RedToad64
- Start date
Wowfunhappy
Member
This is... odd...
Did someone at the ESRB actually go through and rate MSOffice?
Did someone at the ESRB actually go through and rate MSOffice?
Funyarinpa
Member
Understandable.
ColtraineGF
Member
Can't wait to play Excel Flight Simulator 2016
Yes, good old Eve Online. Spreadsheet Simulator 2016, now with more data points.
MightyHedgehog
Member
So, the long-speculated merging of universal apps and the Win10 platform joining Xbox One might be coming true after all. Basically, make Win10 PC platforms (assuming minimum specs are met) and the X1 game console interchangeable.
astrogamer
Member
It's because IARC. Everything on the appstores get automatically rated across the regions.
"I see you're trying to type with one hand. Would you like some help with that?"
ShooterMcGavin
Member
Access getting that Early Childhood rating.
NotDreamcast
Member
Lol
The Dear Leader
Banned
Seems only fair that Xbox gets one of PC best exclusives also.
This is what I'm thinking. A possible sign that these apps will be coming to Xbox console some time in the future as Windows 10 and Xbox merge more.
Avatar Kinect has a EC rating, if that makes you feel better.
Although that "game" is definitely not EC online.
FriedConsole
Banned
Does it account for the words I say when I realize the new version is just the same stuff but they moved that thing I need somewhere in the menu yet again?
"It looks like you are attempting an orgasm. Can I help you with that?"
"It looks like you are attempting an orgasm. Can I help you with that?"
efyu_lemonardo
May I have a cookie?
Pure insanity. But as long as this is the direction MS is going in, it should work both ways. For example I'd like to have Master Chief as my office assistant, or Conker, or Minecraft guy.
Memorabilia
Member
Lol
Awww yiss, motha' fuckin' spread sheets with the Elite controller.
Kiddy Dong
Member
Excel 97 is finally getting an M rating for its demonic minigame.
CertifiedFP
Member
MLG Spreadsheets incoming.
BronsonLee
Member
Minecraft minigames to teach kids how to use Office.
SchrodingerC
Member
LukasTaves
Member
Looks like they are unifying the store with the xbone.
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Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
You can calculate some pretty M-rated shit in Excel, man.
KelpPlankton
Member
If they want the Xbox One or it's successor to function as a PC for stuff like this in the future this step makes a lot of sense.
CosmicQueso
Member
EXCEL used to have achievements. It was actually pretty rad and helpful in learning new things.
I wish they'd bring those back.
I wish they'd bring those back.
It was probably awarded through this
https://www.globalratings.com/
Dev submits their app with a questionnaire, IARC assigns a rating automatically via the ESRB, PEGI etc, later on someone goes through the app store and checks it actually conforms (supposedly)
Essentially it's a way to get an app rated worldwide by trusted local bodies but without the hassle i.e. without anyone really checking up on it.
https://www.globalratings.com/
Dev submits their app with a questionnaire, IARC assigns a rating automatically via the ESRB, PEGI etc, later on someone goes through the app store and checks it actually conforms (supposedly)
Essentially it's a way to get an app rated worldwide by trusted local bodies but without the hassle i.e. without anyone really checking up on it.
Living Proof
Member
I was on Amazon or Google Play or some storefront a week or so ago and was confused as to why a ton of non-game apps and programs had ESRB ratings
This makes sense if these are headed to XBO, but I also saw a ton of other apps on the MS store with ESRB ratings, too. Maybe it's a sign of things to come.
This makes sense if these are headed to XBO, but I also saw a ton of other apps on the MS store with ESRB ratings, too. Maybe it's a sign of things to come.
CalamityPixel
Member
Well, you could open up a document with all sorts of themes that would warrant a rating.
By that logic, NeoGAF could have an Adult rating because I can type boobies boobies penis willy hats.
By that logic, NeoGAF could have an Adult rating because I can type boobies boobies penis willy hats.
You can actually make games in Excel - http://mashable.com/2014/08/27/microsoft-excel-games/#4DZqCdQCpEqj
darthsontin
Member
I am sure Jack Tretton will sue on behalf of a mom who walked in to her son writing "penispenispenispenispenis" in Word because it is destroying his innocence with its freedom to allow obscene content.
Lol i think you mean Jack Thompson? Tretton would just drop the mic and walk out on the mom
darthsontin
Member
hahaha oops, that is one Freudian slip. I think I'll leave it.