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20 years later, Left 4 Dead 2 lead admits Valve's team leaked their own trailer because the ESRB blocked them from officially releasing it: "We can't get in trouble for that now"
Valve veteran Chet Faliszek admitted that the development team for Left 4 Dead 2 intentionally leaked the game's trailer because the ESRB had blocked its official release due to graphic content. This tactic allowed the trailer to be seen, though it led to some language being toned down in the final game.
Marvel's Wolverine ESRB Rating Promises 'a Handful of Sequences' Featuring 'Exposed Buttocks'
Marvel's Wolverine has received an ESRB rating indicating it will feature gore, intense violence, strong language, and brief sequences of nudity. The rating specifically mentions 'a character's exposed buttocks' as part of the game's content.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 remake now has its ESRB rating
Nintendo has updated its website for the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo Switch 2, including its ESRB rating of E10+. This rating is consistent with the Nintendo 3DS version, citing 'Animated Blood' and 'Fantasy Violence', but notably omits 'Suggestive Themes' which was present in the 3DS classification. The game is still slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime this year.
Marathon PS4 and Xbox One Release Potentially Revealed by ESRB Rating
An ESRB rating for Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon has listed PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as platforms, suggesting potential ports for the last-generation consoles. While the rating also includes PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the inclusion of older platforms may indicate Bungie is working on bringing the game to a wider audience, though this remains unconfirmed.
‘We Had to Take Nothing Out’ — Extreme Horror Game Hellraiser: Revival Gets Its ESRB Rating - IGN
The upcoming survival horror game Hellraiser: Revival has secured its ESRB rating without any content needing to be removed. Chief creative officer Tim Willits confirmed that the game's extreme violence, gore, and BDSM-themed content are fully intact. Saber Interactive is currently working with international rating boards to ensure global release.
