These comments are submitted by the Entertainment Software Association (“ESA”), the U.S. trade association serving companies that publish computer and video games for game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the internet. ESA represents the major video game console makers and platform providers and almost all of the major video game publishers in the United States.
ESA’s member companies are leaders in bringing creative and innovative products and services into American homes and have made major contributions to the U.S. economy. The U.S. video game industry generated $56.9 billion in total revenue during 2020, and directly employed more than 143,000 people across the United States.
