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Nitpicky, but generally the scale with something like that is AAA -> AA -> A
by dpeck 12y ago
Nitpicky, but generally the scale with something like that is AAA -> AA -> A
- everyone 12y agook, but even that is never used. For instance no publisher ever announces the release of their new "AA" or "A" game.
- TillE 12y agoAA is absolutely being used in the gaming press, particularly to distinguish mid-sized decently-funded (eg, Kickstarter'd) studios from proper indie games. I doubt you'll find many instances of "AAA" in press releases either. It's an industry term, not intended for the general public.
- brador 12y agoIt's supposed to be A each for: 1. Graphics & Sound 2. Controls 3. Gameplay So the game would get a magazine review rating of A,A,A (top in each). Hence, AAA. Remember, it was coined at a time when those three factors were significant to a gaming experience. Not so much now, but still relevant enough.
- sgtpepper 12y agoI'm pretty sure the terminology actually comes from Major League Baseball farm teams: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_League_Baseball#Current_system http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_League_Baseball#Current_s... I can't recall a gaming magazine that used a grading scale as described.