Gaming Historian provides a history of the ESRB’s creation. In the early 90’s, there was a growing concern from the public about violent entertainment. When the government began seeing footage of graphic video games, they stepped in with an ultimatum for the industry: Regulate yourselves, or we’ll do it for you.

Special thanks to my featured guests
Grace Kramer – http://www.youtube.com/lophatjello
Shane Luis – http://www.youtube.com/rereztv
Marc Duddleson – http://www.youtube.com/mylifeingaming

Written By: Kristin Pitts
Edited By: Norman Caruso

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