Max Jay
@maxplosions.bsky.social
Assistant Director of Communications at ESRB. Video games. Really love my dog. Opinions are mine but sometimes my opinions will match your opinions.
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Anyone see that @nytimes.com Connections from yesterday? You're welcome, Game Likers.
March 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Anyone see that @nytimes.com Connections from yesterday? You're welcome, Game Likers.
This is so unintentionally hilarious...
Among Us does not teach you to be an assassin.
Exhibit A: youtu.be/IESsWK8AYo0?...
Exhibit B: youtu.be/4xKID0aVbZA?...
Exhibit C: psycnet.apa.org/record/2013-...
Exhibit D: youtu.be/owxk7LMzUSQ?...
Exhibit A: youtu.be/IESsWK8AYo0?...
Exhibit B: youtu.be/4xKID0aVbZA?...
Exhibit C: psycnet.apa.org/record/2013-...
Exhibit D: youtu.be/owxk7LMzUSQ?...
December 10, 2024 at 2:54 PM
This is so unintentionally hilarious...
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Every year we survey parents with kids who play video games to better understand how they use ratings, and to see what ESRB can do to help them keep their kids' video game experiences appropriate. Check out our blog for some of the 2024 trends!
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Research: Gamer Parents Are the Future
Every year ESRB parents with kids who play video games about our ratings. Find out what parents said in our 2024 research!
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December 9, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Every year we survey parents with kids who play video games to better understand how they use ratings, and to see what ESRB can do to help them keep their kids' video game experiences appropriate. Check out our blog for some of the 2024 trends!
bit.ly/4fbJR3Y
bit.ly/4fbJR3Y
Me, 5 months ago: I'll never listen to kid music when my son is born. It'll be all REAL music!
Me, now: *putting a playlist of nursery rhymes on for the 10 zillionth time*
Me, now: *putting a playlist of nursery rhymes on for the 10 zillionth time*
December 7, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Me, 5 months ago: I'll never listen to kid music when my son is born. It'll be all REAL music!
Me, now: *putting a playlist of nursery rhymes on for the 10 zillionth time*
Me, now: *putting a playlist of nursery rhymes on for the 10 zillionth time*
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It’s the 10th anniversary of the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC)! Find out how this groundbreaking ratings solution for digital games and mobile apps has provided families all over the world with broader access to trusted and familiar ratings bit.ly/3HSGlh0
February 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM
It’s the 10th anniversary of the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC)! Find out how this groundbreaking ratings solution for digital games and mobile apps has provided families all over the world with broader access to trusted and familiar ratings bit.ly/3HSGlh0
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Let’s-a-go! Super Mario Bros. Wonder is out on the Nintendo Switch. Here’s everything you need to know about the game, including co-op multiplayer features, parental controls, and more: bit.ly/3Q0M0Fn
What Parents Need to Know About Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Is Mario's newest adventure appropriate for your whole family? Learn more about what you can expect to see in Super Mario Bros. Wonder!
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October 20, 2023 at 3:03 PM
Let’s-a-go! Super Mario Bros. Wonder is out on the Nintendo Switch. Here’s everything you need to know about the game, including co-op multiplayer features, parental controls, and more: bit.ly/3Q0M0Fn
Looking forward to watching Avatar 2 via VOD on a future flight. Just like Cameron intended!
August 11, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Looking forward to watching Avatar 2 via VOD on a future flight. Just like Cameron intended!
Going to Japan for the first time in September for a very irresponsible, bucket list vacation. Please tell me what to do while I'm there.
August 10, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Going to Japan for the first time in September for a very irresponsible, bucket list vacation. Please tell me what to do while I'm there.
Lots of debate about whether Final Fantasy XVI is a true Final Fantasy. As we know, modern FF games are judged in purity based on the number of straps on the protagonists’ clothing.
Based on that metric, I can confirm that Final Fantasy XVI is a TRUE Final Fantasy game.
Based on that metric, I can confirm that Final Fantasy XVI is a TRUE Final Fantasy game.
July 9, 2023 at 3:25 PM
Lots of debate about whether Final Fantasy XVI is a true Final Fantasy. As we know, modern FF games are judged in purity based on the number of straps on the protagonists’ clothing.
Based on that metric, I can confirm that Final Fantasy XVI is a TRUE Final Fantasy game.
Based on that metric, I can confirm that Final Fantasy XVI is a TRUE Final Fantasy game.
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It's sweltering here in New York City. Please be safe, drink lots of water, and don't forget to check the ratings before purchasing or downloading a new video game or app.
July 6, 2023 at 2:18 PM
It's sweltering here in New York City. Please be safe, drink lots of water, and don't forget to check the ratings before purchasing or downloading a new video game or app.
10 games to get to know me:
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid 2
Metal Gear Solid 3
Metal Gear Solid 4
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Persona 4
Persona 5
Super Mario All Stars
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid 2
Metal Gear Solid 3
Metal Gear Solid 4
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Persona 4
Persona 5
Super Mario All Stars
10 games to get to know me:
Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Final Fantasy X
Rock Band 2
Guitar Hero 2
Mass Effect 2
Super Mario World
Pokémon Red/Blue
Halo 2
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Final Fantasy X
Rock Band 2
Guitar Hero 2
Mass Effect 2
Super Mario World
Pokémon Red/Blue
Halo 2
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
10 games to get to know me:
Mass Effect 3
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
The Last of Us Part II
The end of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Night in the Woods
Before Your Eyes
Final Fantasy X-2
Persona 3
Life is Strange
We Are OFK
Mass Effect 3
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
The Last of Us Part II
The end of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Night in the Woods
Before Your Eyes
Final Fantasy X-2
Persona 3
Life is Strange
We Are OFK
July 5, 2023 at 3:32 PM
10 games to get to know me:
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid 2
Metal Gear Solid 3
Metal Gear Solid 4
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Persona 4
Persona 5
Super Mario All Stars
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid 2
Metal Gear Solid 3
Metal Gear Solid 4
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Persona 4
Persona 5
Super Mario All Stars
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Remember kids: Stay in school and ask your parents to check the ratings.
July 5, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Remember kids: Stay in school and ask your parents to check the ratings.
Can someone explain to me why ticks exist? I’m really just not a fan.
July 2, 2023 at 8:30 PM
Can someone explain to me why ticks exist? I’m really just not a fan.
We don't usually do these for M-rated games, but this is an exception! Final Fantasy XVI is the first mainline (lookin' at you Origins and Type 0) get an M rating. But parents are busy! This blog explains the M rating to help them decide if it's appropriate for their kids: https://bit.ly/3CJ598E
What Parents Need to Know About Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI is the first M-rated mainline game in the series. Our blog has tips to help you decide if it's appropriate for your kids.
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June 28, 2023 at 2:10 PM
We don't usually do these for M-rated games, but this is an exception! Final Fantasy XVI is the first mainline (lookin' at you Origins and Type 0) get an M rating. But parents are busy! This blog explains the M rating to help them decide if it's appropriate for their kids: https://bit.ly/3CJ598E
