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Parents on the lookout for family-friendly games: 42 percent of games get 'E' rating, suitable for age 6 and up, from game industry regulating board
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Charleston Daily Mail
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January 11, 2005
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As president of Activision Publishing, Kathy Vrabeck helps promote
and develop games like "Doom 3," "Tony Hawk's Underground 2" and
"Call of Duty."
But she might think twice before buying those top-sellers for her
7-year-old son. In a gaming world where violence reigns, parents like
Vrabeck are searching for family-friendly titles bearing a rating of
"E" - for everyone.
With kid-friendly movie tie-ins like "Shrek 2," "Shark Tale," and
"Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events," Vrabeck and her
Activision team have created several titles for children young and
old.
Though most games target an older audience, companies like
Activision Inc., Electronic Arts Inc. and Nintendo Co. have ...
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