Watch Idaho A.G.'s ESRB TV Spot

Short and to the point. I think the ad is stating the obvious, but I guess I grew up on gaming and there are still some people left in the dark.

I wish he was in my state (Illinois), I'd vote for him.

@Enemy Republic:

I second that :) .

"There's no substitute for parental supervision".

A-MEN. That was very well written, even if the acting inevitably looked as stiff and hollow as any other PSA, but I guess that's just the nature of the beast.

Well done, Mr. Wasden.

I like this message. It is a perfect example of exactly what is the right way to deal with violent video games in regards to one's children.

This should be broadcast as a PSA on every channel on TV. If I lived in Idaho, I'd find Wasden and shake his hand.

@Necro

If I didn't miss yesterday's ordeal, I would have and also asked him and the ESRB's rep questions about the campaign and how possibly it could be done in many more states or even at the national level. And actually, I think the TiVo got the news reports and what not from yesterday, so I'll see what I can rip for you gentlemen.

The most important word there was children.

If he hadn't said that, I would be using my two favorite words (which we won't go into.. yet..) and I imagine everyone else here would.

Now that one word changes his arguement from a Nanny-State advertisement into a valid, justified point.

"No subsitute for parental supervision."

.....WINNER!!!!!!

@ Conejo

if by "led by reasonable people" you mean "led by senators that like handjobs in airport bathrooms", then why yes, what a wonderful state.

esrb videos, erstwhile closeted senators, and potatoes. hey - my bags are packed...

I almost wept for joy.

A perfectly sane, rational, and responsible message to parents!

--Ray

It was a little corny, but it gets the point across nicely, I just hope this actually airs

im 15, and my mom still wont even buy me T rated games

yea, i know they're trying to raise awareness, but can they just remind parents that ratings dont dictate what games you can and cant give your kids. e.g. a mom wont buy her 11-year-old kid smash bros cuz its rated T...gamestop employee gets in big trouble for letting a 16-year-old buy half life. alot games aren't really as bad as the ESRB says they are.

@retrogamer88

this is a godsend compared to what thompson and his toadies want to happen to video games

what game was that? I think Rockman X colection (what little we do see says Rockman X's buster to me), but I don't think e 10 plus exsited at the time of release

damn this guy needs to run for president because odds are he would do a much better job then anyone else

well thats one thing Jack Thompson cant seem to get through his thick empty skull.

Now that's the proper way to raise consumer awareness about the ESRB rating system.

That way, parents will have less to blame when their son commits juvenile crime.

I wish this would be standard on all channels in all 50 states.

This is good.

Korrd is right that it is kind of bland, but it does emphasize the right things. Parenting is the important part.

I'd vote for him.