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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

ECONOMIC GROWTH
COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRY RESEARCH
E3
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AND PERSPECTIVES

National Impact

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

explore policy, news and resources

results.
  • FCC Net Neutrality: ESA Comments

    Policy Filings /

    As a supporter of the decade-old consensus open Internet principles and policies that advance broadband deployment, ESA believes the Commission can, and should, maintain enforceable open Internet protections, consistent with the Commission’s authority, in a form that does not “deter the investment and innovation that has allowed the Internet…

  • Entertainment Software Association And Other Advocacy Groups Continue The Fight To Save Net Neutrality In New Legal Brief

    Press Releases /

    The brief emphasizes that the FCC had no rational basis for repealing net neutrality protections in 2017, relied on dubious evidence, and ignored research contradicting its preferred outcome. “Gamers deserve a well-functioning internet without blocking or throttling interfering with their experience,” said Stanley Pierre-Louis, interim CEO of the Entertainment…

  • 2018: Essential Facts About Diversity in the Video Game Industry.

    Fact Sheets /

    As one of the most dynamic sectors of the tech industry, video game companies prioritize fostering greater workforce diversity. ESA members are leaders in adopting and enforcing anti-discrimination and harassment policies in the workplace. In addition, the ESA Foundation, our industry's philanthropic arm, has awarded more than $700,000 in…

  • Essential Facts About Video Games and Court Rulings

    Fact Sheets /

    Courts, including the US Supreme Court, have ruled 13 times that computer and video games are protected speech. Efforts by these legislative bodies to ban or limit access to or the sale of games they find objectionable will inevitably run afoul of the First Amendment of the US Constitution.

  • 2018 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry

    ESA Research /

    ESA surveys more than 4,000 American households (including the heads of and most frequent gamers within each household) about their video game playing habits and attitudes, resulting in these survey results for 2018.

  • Michael D. Gallagher, Entertainment Software Association President and CEO, to Step Down

    Press Releases /

    “Mike has been an exceptional leader and important voice for the video game industry for more than a decade,” said Robert Altman, Chairman and CEO of ZeniMax Media Inc. and Chairman of ESA’s Board of Directors. “Under Mike’s leadership, ESA has developed a strong reputation with policy makers for…

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explore policy, news and resources

results.
  • FCC Net Neutrality: ESA Comments

    Policy Filings /

    As a supporter of the decade-old consensus open Internet principles and policies that advance broadband deployment, ESA believes the Commission can, and should, maintain enforceable open Internet protections, consistent with the Commission’s authority, in a form that does not “deter the investment and innovation that has allowed the Internet…

  • Entertainment Software Association And Other Advocacy Groups Continue The Fight To Save Net Neutrality In New Legal Brief

    Press Releases /

    The brief emphasizes that the FCC had no rational basis for repealing net neutrality protections in 2017, relied on dubious evidence, and ignored research contradicting its preferred outcome. “Gamers deserve a well-functioning internet without blocking or throttling interfering with their experience,” said Stanley Pierre-Louis, interim CEO of the Entertainment…

  • 2018: Essential Facts About Diversity in the Video Game Industry.

    Fact Sheets /

    As one of the most dynamic sectors of the tech industry, video game companies prioritize fostering greater workforce diversity. ESA members are leaders in adopting and enforcing anti-discrimination and harassment policies in the workplace. In addition, the ESA Foundation, our industry's philanthropic arm, has awarded more than $700,000 in…

  • Essential Facts About Video Games and Court Rulings

    Fact Sheets /

    Courts, including the US Supreme Court, have ruled 13 times that computer and video games are protected speech. Efforts by these legislative bodies to ban or limit access to or the sale of games they find objectionable will inevitably run afoul of the First Amendment of the US Constitution.

  • 2018 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry

    ESA Research /

    ESA surveys more than 4,000 American households (including the heads of and most frequent gamers within each household) about their video game playing habits and attitudes, resulting in these survey results for 2018.

  • Michael D. Gallagher, Entertainment Software Association President and CEO, to Step Down

    Press Releases /

    “Mike has been an exceptional leader and important voice for the video game industry for more than a decade,” said Robert Altman, Chairman and CEO of ZeniMax Media Inc. and Chairman of ESA’s Board of Directors. “Under Mike’s leadership, ESA has developed a strong reputation with policy makers for…

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The world’s premier event for computer and video games and related products.

The Video Game Industry

Economic Growth

The U.S. video game industry generates $90 billion in annual economic output while supporting nearly 429,000 jobs in all 50 states.

Reimagining Entertainment

Advocating for video game innovators transforming how we experience entertainment.

Find The Video Game Industry's Impact In Your 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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Activision Bilzzard
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Bethesda
CIGames
Capcom
Deep Silver
Disney Interactive Studios
EPIC Games
Electronic Arts
Focus
Gearbox
BENEFITS

LeaderShip and Expert Analysis

Our work on federal, state, and local matters is shaped by the issues that impact our members most. We partner with our members to set our priorities and lead the video game industry forward.

Exclusive E3 Discounts and Early Access

E3 is the best place for entertainment software companies to show groundbreaking new games and technologies and never-before-seen products to industry professionals, investors, media, influential insiders, and players. Only our members get discounts and early selection on booths and meeting spaces, early selection of hotel locations, and early access to the E3 press list.

Access to Proprietary Research

Our members receive access to a wide variety of research outputs, from our annual consumer report to more focused projects on topics such as console and PC players, video game use, streaming, and emerging technologies. Members are also active participants in our research efforts and help to drive the association’s research agenda.

IP Protection and Security

We value the creative talent of our members and work diligently to safeguard the hard work they put into delivering one-of-a-kind interactive experiences through our online protection efforts.

Philanthropic Partnerships

The ESA Foundation awards scholarships to aspiring women and minority video game creators, encourages inclusivity in our industry and other STEM fields, and supports schools and organizations using video games to improve the lives of America’s youth. Our members have opportunities to support our foundation and work with its partners across the country.

Working Groups

ESA members have access to over a dozen working groups that help set the organization’s priorities.

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LeaderShip and Expert Analysis

Our work on federal, state, and local matters is shaped by the issues that impact our members most. We partner with our members to set our priorities and lead the video game industry forward.

Exclusive E3 Discounts and Early Access

E3 is the best place for entertainment software companies to show groundbreaking new games and technologies and never-before-seen products to industry professionals, investors, media, influential insiders, and players. Only our members get discounts and early selection on booths and meeting spaces, early selection of hotel locations, and early access to the E3 press list.

Access to Proprietary Research

Our members receive access to a wide variety of research outputs, from our annual consumer report to more focused projects on topics such as console and PC players, video game use, streaming, and emerging technologies. Members are also active participants in our research efforts and help to drive the association’s research agenda.

IP Protection and Security

We value the creative talent of our members and work diligently to safeguard the hard work they put into delivering one-of-a-kind interactive experiences through our online protection efforts.

Philanthropic Partnerships

The ESA Foundation awards scholarships to aspiring women and minority video game creators, encourages inclusivity in our industry and other STEM fields, and supports schools and organizations using video games to improve the lives of America’s youth. Our members have opportunities to support our foundation and work with its partners across the country.

Working Groups

ESA members have access to over a dozen working groups that help set the organization’s priorities.

JOIN ESA

LeaderShip and Expert Analysis

Our work on federal, state, and local matters is shaped by the issues that impact our members most. We partner with our members to set our priorities and lead the video game industry forward.

Exclusive E3 Discounts and Early Access

E3 is the best place for entertainment software companies to show groundbreaking new games and technologies and never-before-seen products to industry professionals, investors, media, influential insiders, and players. Only our members get discounts and early selection on booths and meeting spaces, early selection of hotel locations, and early access to the E3 press list.

Access to Proprietary Research

Our members receive access to a wide variety of research outputs, from our annual consumer report to more focused projects on topics such as console and PC players, video game use, streaming, and emerging technologies. Members are also active participants in our research efforts and help to drive the association’s research agenda.

IP Protection and Security

We value the creative talent of our members and work diligently to safeguard the hard work they put into delivering one-of-a-kind interactive experiences through our online protection efforts.

Philanthropic Partnerships

The ESA Foundation awards scholarships to aspiring women and minority video game creators, encourages inclusivity in our industry and other STEM fields, and supports schools and organizations using video games to improve the lives of America’s youth. Our members have opportunities to support our foundation and work with its partners across the country.

Working Groups

ESA members have access to over a dozen working groups that help set the organization’s priorities.

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