Entertainment Software Association

Holiday Survey

New data shows that video games are what kids want most this holiday season. Learn what the video game industry is doing to help keep our youngest players safe.

Power of Play – Global Report 2023

REIMAGINING ENTERTAINMENT

Advocating for video game innovators

Transforming how we experience entertainment

IN THE NEWS

November 2, 2023 DEI

MLB The Show 23: Honoring the Negro Leagues with Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), ESA member company Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation and Major League Baseball (MLB) hosted a reception a few days before Game 1 of the 2023 World Series to celebrate MLB The Show 23. For the first time, MLB The Show includes educational and play functions

October 10, 2023

Global Report Reveals Positive Benefits of Video Gameplay

October 5, 2023 DEI

ESA Members Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

August 23, 2023

Video Games Inspire Connection, Community and the Player in Us All – Essential Facts 2023 Key Findings

July 20, 2023 DEI

Gaming for Everyone: Creating an Inclusive Environment for a Global Player Community

July 10, 2023

Video Games Remain America’s Favorite Pastime With More Than 212 Million Americans Playing Regularly

June 30, 2023 DEI

ESA Members Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community

June 27, 2023 DEI

ESA & Women in Government: The Power of Video Games in Aging

June 23, 2023 DEI

Celebrating Pride with Overwatch 2

Policy Positions

The ESA engages on legal, policy and public affairs matters to expand and protect the dynamic worldwide marketplace for computer and video games.

Digital Wellness Esports First Amendment Immigration In-Game Purchases Intellectual Property Privacy Right to Repair Subscription Services Trade Policy Trust and Safety Violence

National Impact

Explore how the video game industry drives economic growth state by state.

Our Members

The ESA is the voice and advocate for companies that publish computer and video games and provides its members with expert insights into legal, policy, and public affairs matters.

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