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Entertainment Software Association Welcomes USTR and MPA Veteran Stan McCoy as New Senior Vice President and General Counsel

The association for the U.S. video game industry welcomes new general counsel to its distinguished leadership team to lead legal, […]

05.07.2025

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New Survey: U.S. Veterans Say Video Games Support Mental Health and Well-Being

ESA survey reveals that video games help relieve stress and maintain connections with others during and following military service WASHINGTON, […]

05.01.2025

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Entertainment Software Association Introduces the Accessible Games Initiative to Provide Players with Information About Accessibility Features in Video Games

Founding members Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo of America and Ubisoft join ESA at GDC in announcing new accessibility tags […]

03.20.2025

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Entertainment Software Association Unveils iicon, Game-Changing Thought Leader Summit to Harness the Power of Interactive Entertainment and Shape the Future of Business and Culture

Taking place April 27–30, 2026 in Las Vegas, the Interactive Innovation Conference is set to be an essential convening for […]

02.06.2025

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Copyright Industries Add Record High $2.09 Trillion to U.S. Economy and Employ 11.6 Million American Workers, According to Latest IIPA Report

IIPA Celebrates 20th Edition of the “Copyright Industries in the U.S. Economy” Report WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2025 — The International Intellectual […]

02.03.2025

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U.S Consumer Spending on Video Games Totaled $58.7 Billion in 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan 23, 2025 – Overall consumer spending on video games in the United States totaled $58.7 billion in 2024 according to data released by the Entertainment Software Association, Circana and Sensor Tower.

01.23.2025

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Video Games Top Kids’ Wish Lists This Holiday Season

The Entertainment Software Association provides advice for parents and caregivers so they can feel confident gifting video games this holiday season.  […]

11.12.2024

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UNICEF and the Global Video Game Coalition partner to open career pathways for girls in the video game and tech sector

Geneva, 8 November 2024 – UNICEF and the Global Video Game Coalition (GVGC) announce their partnership to equip adolescent girls […]

11.07.2024

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The ESA Foundation Announces 2024 Scholars

18 Scholars will receive scholarships raised from the ESA Foundation’s 22nd Annual Fundraiser ‘Nite to Unite’ WASHINGTON, August 22, 2024 […]

08.22.2024

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Entertainment Software Association Strengthens Government Affairs, Legal Teams with New Hires

The association for the U.S. video game industry continues its tradition of attracting and advancing top talent with the addition […]

08.20.2024

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Entertainment Software Association Announces Inaugural Recipients of the Interactive Entertainment Impact Awards

ESA honors two members of Congress, AARP for their contributions in advancing the U.S. video game industry. Washington, DC., June […]

06.06.2024

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Entertainment Software Association Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

Washington, D.C. – May 23, 2024 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced that Sue Madden has been named […]

05.23.2024

The Entertainment Software Association serves as the voice and advocate for the video game industry. Our mission is to help expand and protect the innovative and creative marketplace for creators and publishers in the United States.

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  • Year Founded
    1994
  • Location
    Washington, DC
  • No. of Members
    20
  • President and CEO
    Stanley Pierre-Louis