Valve's Shadow Play: A Glimpse into the Games Industry's Rating Quagmire In 2009, a trailer for Left 4 Dead 2 leaked online, sparking speculation about the motivations behind such an early release.
According to former Valve writer Chet Faliszek, this "leak" was actually orchestrated by the company itself.
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has been at the center of controversy in the games industry since its inception in 1994.