EA Sports UFC 5 Set for October Release: Why the M-Rating
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that its newest installment in the EA Sports UFC franchise, EA Sports UFC 5, is set for an October release. EA Sports UFC 5 is an MMA fighting game featuring some of the world’s greatest fighters. The game has been assigned an M-rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), for players aged 17 and up.
There are many reasons why the ESRB chose the M-rating for EA Sports UFC 5. The game features intense combat, with realistic sound and visuals of players being struck by fists and feet, and the occasional takedown into a submission hold. Additionally, there are realistic character models that include blood, blood splatter, skin tears, and bruises. The potential for graphic violence in the game is why the ESRB opted for the M-rating.
EA Sports UFC 5 also includes a mode that allows players to compete against others via the online network. The game thus features language consistent with that often used in online gaming, including profanity, which is another reason why the ESRB chose the M-rating for the game. The game also features interactions with referees and cornermen, and players can also gain access to in-game updates on fights.
EA Sports UFC 5 is a fighting game for mature audiences. It’s graphic content and potentially offensive language are two main reasons why the ESRB has chosen the M-rating for EA Sports UFC 5. Although it is designed primarily for adults, players aged 17 and up can purchase and play the game, when it releases this October.
