Industry Facts: The average compensation for a video game industry employee is nearly $95,000.
Industry Facts: The U.S. video game industry directly and indirectly employs more than 146,000 people.
Industry Facts: The video game industry added $6.2 billion to the U.S. economy in 2012.
Industry Facts: 86 percent of games rated by the ESRB in 2014 received a rating of “E,” “E10+,” or “T.”
Industry Facts: The average game player is 35 years old and has been playing computer and video games for 13 years.
Industry Facts: 44 percent of gamers are women.
Industry Facts: 59 percent of parents whose children are gamers play computer and video games with their children at least weekly.
Industry Facts: SuperData Research predicts the worldwide market for virtual goods will exceed $20 billion by 2015.
Industry Facts: Forrester Research expects cloud game play to reach 66 million U.S. households by 2017.
Industry Facts: 390 American colleges, universities, art and trade schools offer video game-related courses or degree programs.
Industry Facts: 74 percent of moms say they play video games, according to The NPD Group.
Industry Facts: 27 percent of adults age 50 and older say they play video games, according to The NPD Group.
Industry Facts: 91 percent of parents whose children play games are present when games are purchased or rented
Industry Facts: Of the most frequent game players, 35 percent of play games on their smartphones, and 21 percent play on their handheld device.
Industry Facts: 42 percent of Americans play video games regularly (3 hours or more per week), according to ESA’s 2015 Essential Facts.
Industry Facts: Americans spent $22.41 billion on video games, hardware, and accessories in 2014.

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Video Game Industry Association Sues to Fight Online Tax

Video Game Industry Association Sues to Fight Online Tax

Chicago, IL – June 5, 2017 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today filed a lawsuit challenging the city of Chicago’s illegal and harmful expansion […]

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Q&A with Seismic Games President John Linden

Q&A with Seismic Games President John Linden

This month, ESA asked Seismic Games President John Linden about his experiences in the video game industry and the studio’s role in furthering virtual reality […]

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Two-Thirds of American Households Regularly Play Video Games

Two-Thirds of American Households Regularly Play Video Games

New Report Highlights Video Games’ Expanding Influence Washington, DC – April 19, 2017 – Sixty-five percent of American households are home to someone who plays […]

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Entertainment Software Association Wins People’s Voice Webby Award for New Website

Entertainment Software Association Wins People’s Voice Webby Award for New Website

The United State of Video Games receives ‘Internet’s Highest Honor’ for Best Association Website. Washington, DC – April 27, 2017 – The Entertainment Software Association […]

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A Look At The Year Ahead From Michael D. Gallagher President and CEO, ESA

A Look At The Year Ahead From Michael D. Gallagher President and CEO, ESA

Dear Friends, As thousands of us in the video game community prepare to gather at important events like DICE, the Game Developers Conference, and South-by-Southwest […]

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U.S. Video Game Industry Expands to 50 States, Supporting 220,000 Jobs, and $30.4 Billion in Revenue

U.S. Video Game Industry Expands to 50 States, Supporting 220,000 Jobs, and $30.4 Billion in Revenue

Industry sees rapid increase in revenue, job growth The U.S. video game industry employs more than 220,000 individuals according to new data released today by […]

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    Each year, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation brings together more than 600 members of the video game community to raise funds for scholarships and other critical education and digital learning programs at Nite to Unite (NTU).

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