17+?

So I was minding my own damn business one day when a random thought popped into my mind.

I'm 17, a M-rated game, technically means 17+. That's what every game ever that has been given an M-rating has said, 17+. However, when I had went to pre-order Halo 4 (this was when I was 16) the employee there asked if I was 18 (of course I said no, but I've been mistaken for being older than my actual age before, it comes with the facial hair). So I had my mom get it for me and blah blah blah.

Here is my question: When Halo 4 finally releases (11/6/12) will I be able to roll up and pick up my copy of Halo 4? Or do I have to legally be 18 despite the fact that the box says 17+?

Thanks,

~ SuRroundeD By 1

I say you should be able to get it if ESRB Rating states "M" rated games are considered for ages 17+

Personally, in my opinion I would rate Halo as a "T" just because it is not as bad as other games like GTA, Deadspace, etc.

I believe you still have to be 18, although I don't know for sure. It's been a while since I've had that sort of dilemma. I think they say you can "buy" the game at 17 as long as you have a parent with you. Where as if you are under 17 then a parent would have to buy it straight up.

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Originally Posted by RaZ Vader

I say you should be able to get it if ESRB Rating states "M" rated games are considered for ages 17+

Personally, in my opinion I would rate Halo as a "T" just because it is not as bad as other games like GTA, Deadspace, etc.

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I completely agree, although Halo 4 is supposed to be darker than the previous trilogies (as far as the story goes).

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Originally Posted by UNLUCKY NUM13ER

I believe you still have to be 18, although I don't know for sure. It's been a while since I've had that sort of dilemma. I think they say you can "buy" the game at 17 as long as you have a parent with you. Where as if you are under 17 then a parent would have to buy it straight up.

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I hope that's not the case . . . I'll be . . . like the only person there who will be with his mom buying the game haha.

As an ex worker of the glorious empire that is Wal-Mart, it varies store to store. Some stores you have to be 18, others you can be 17, and others you can be 17 but need a parent. For my Wal-Mart, it was easier for business to make it 17+ so thats what we had. These regulations are open for flexibly, just like how games are sold on Tuesdays.

Surrounded I will hold your hand for you <3

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Originally Posted by Blackhawk570

Surrounded I will hold your hand for you <3

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Aww, thx bud. You don't happen to live in Pennsylvania, Michigan then do you?

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Originally Posted by Gargoyle

As an ex worker of the glorious empire that is Wal-Mart, it varies store to store. Some stores you have to be 18, others you can be 17, and others you can be 17 but need a parent. For my Wal-Mart, it was easier for business to make it 17+ so thats what we had. These regulations are open for flexibly, just like how games are sold on Tuesdays.

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I hope GameStop is the same way then . . . I guess I'll just have to go up and ask then.

By Supreme Court rule in 2011, all stores by law should be able to sell games to children under 17. At the same time however, I think most Gamestops have their own policy when it comes to selling to that young. But lawfully, there are no actual rules by the government anymore restricting it.

http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/06/27/su...game-violence/

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Originally Posted by Spartanbh

By Supreme Court rule in 2011, all stores by law should be able to sell games to children under 17. At the same time however, I think most Gamestops have their own policy when it comes to selling to that young. But lawfully, there are no actual rules by the government anymore restricting it.

http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/06/27/su...game-violence/

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Haha I can't believe something like this went to the Supreme Court. Thanks Spartan, what I'll probably end up doing though is just drive up to the one a mile away and ask. Well see how that works, but I think it would be stupid if they wouldn't . . . I mean . . . the box says 17+, and I could pass for 19 when I don't shave.

If your 17 yes. with proof of course. I have this problem because I look younger than I am.

This has bothered me before. Game sites, like COD Elite, ask you to be 18 to enter; where the rating is M (17+). I have no bother now, that I am 18. Which is also the legal age in Alberta, Canada. So yea.. BTW, you should have waited to pre-order Halo: 4; the limited edition was released just last week!

It should be 21+

The only Gamestop near me requires you be 18. I learned that one the hard way. It varies from store to store, really. However I doubt there's much in terms of law enforcement on the matter.

Should be 18, your out of High school, and basically on your own.

Like some have said, depends on your store. The Gamestop where I am has a 18+ policy while another has 17+ farther away.

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Originally Posted by Ninjaboltz

This has bothered me before. Game sites, like COD Elite, ask you to be 18 to enter; where the rating is M (17+). I have no bother now, that I am 18. Which is also the legal age in Alberta, Canada. So yea.. BTW, you should have waited to pre-order Halo: 4; the limited edition was released just last week!

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Haha I can always swap my preorder to the limited edition. I don't know if I want it though . . . it'd take some major convincing (as I'm down on money).

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Originally Posted by OcR Yehsus

It should be 21+

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What . . . you don't love kids like me?

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Originally Posted by Anarchy

The only Gamestop near me requires you be 18. I learned that one the hard way. It varies from store to store, really. However I doubt there's much in terms of law enforcement on the matter.

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Cops bust in: "Under-age kid got a game!" *bang bang bang*

Anyone whose seen asdfmovie1 would understand that reference.

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Originally Posted by Gamer4PawZ

Like some have said, depends on your store. The Gamestop where I am has a 18+ policy while another has 17+ farther away.

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Yeah, still haven't asked mine yet.