[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.