People in the U.S. who play video games
Average salary of a video game industry employee
2024 U.S. consumer video game spending totaled
Total jobs supported across the U.S.
Players say that video games reduce stress
Video game industry’s U.S. economic impact
Americans who play videos games at least once a week
Americans under the age of 18 who play video games
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Video games affirmed as a source of connection, stress relief and mental stimulation in one of the largest consumer surveys ever conducted of more than 24,000 video game players in 21 countries across six continents.
New data from ESA’s annual report shows how video games continue to inspire joy, build community, and drive innovation in 2025.
A new national survey reveals video games help veterans manage stress, build connections, and enhance their well-being — both during and after military service.
Video games affirmed as a source of connection, stress relief and mental stimulation in one of the largest consumer surveys ever conducted of more than 24,000 video game players in 21 countries across six continents.
New data from ESA’s annual report shows how video games continue to inspire joy, build community, and drive innovation in 2025.
A new national survey reveals video games help veterans manage stress, build connections, and enhance their well-being — both during and after military service.
Learn about America’s relationship with video games and the reasons why games continue to inspire and delight us all.
350,000+ jobs are supported directly and indirectly by the video game industry.
The U.S. video game industry generated $101 billion in annual economic output in 2024 while supporting nearly 350,000 U.S. jobs.
For the first time, national trade associations (NTAs) serving the video game industry around the world issued a survey to look at the behaviors and interests of players.
Learn about America’s relationship with video games and the reasons why games continue to inspire and delight us all.
Explore past reports offering a detailed examination of the dynamic landscape of the video game industry.
A series of conversations with video game industry leaders who are defining the future of play and bringing games into innovative spaces like education, fitness and mental health.
Esports, also known as competitive gaming, is revolutionizing how consumers watch, follow and engage with video games.
The U.S. video game industry generates $90 billion in annual economic output while supporting nearly 429,000 jobs in all 50 states.
Benefits of Video Games in K-12 Education is a 2021 report produced by the Entertainment Software Association and the Higher Education Video Game Alliance that details how K-12 educators are using video games in classrooms across the U.S. to modernize learning opportunities and help students develop essential 21st century success skills.
