Professor Retro's Classroom

Author: Paul M Unser

Welcome to the classroom of Professor Retro, Each week I will post a lesson on a retro gaming topic, from the rise and fall of developers from the the past to what happened to retro gaming tech from the the past.
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🎮 The History of the ESRB – How Video Games Got Their Ratings
Sunday, 9 November, 2025

Back in the early ‘90s, video games were starting to push boundaries—and not everyone was ready for it. From the controversy surrounding Mortal Kombat and Night Trap to the U.S. Senate hearings that rocked the gaming industry, the ESRB was born out of chaos and parental panic.In this video, we’ll explore how the Entertainment Software Rating Board came to be, how it shaped the future of gaming, and why it’s still influencing what we play today.