In 1992, Plato starred in the video game "Night Trap", becoming one of the first celebrities to appear in a video game. The game was a moderate success (the majority of the game's video content was actually filmed in 1987 and then shelved), but is considered a pioneering title because it was the first to use live actors, one of whom was a well-known personality. Though the game received mixed to negative reviews, it is best remembered for the controversy it created over the violence and sexuality, along with that surrounding "Mortal Kombat", which had eventually led to the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).