[dpeck]

Nitpicky, but generally the scale with something like that is AAA -> AA -> A

[everyone]

ok, but even that is never used. For instance no publisher ever announces the release of their new "AA" or "A" game.

[TillE]

AA 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]

It'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]

I'm pretty sure the terminology actually comes from Major League Baseball farm teams: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_League_Baseball#Current_s...

I can't recall a gaming magazine that used a grading scale as described.