Sugar Gamers’ Keisha Howard on the Importance of Diversity in Video Games
The ESA speaks to Keisha Howard about founding Sugar Gamers, a platform for underrepresented gamers from all walks of life.
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The ESA Applauds Winners of 2020 FCC Chairman’s Awards for Advancements in Accessibility
On October 8, 2020, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai recognized the contributions of three remarkable individuals who have helped make the world more accessible. The ESA applauds all three recipients of the 2020 Chairman’s Awards for Advancements in Accessibility. We have been privileged to have worked with two of them. Claude Stout has led TDI for…
The Entertainment Software Association Celebrates the Appointment of Shira Perlmutter As Register of Copyrights
WASHINGTON — September 21, 2020 — The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which serves as the voice and advocate for the U.S. video game industry, congratulates Shira Perlmutter, selected today as the next Register of Copyrights by the Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden. “We commend the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, on her selection…
2020 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry
ESA’s 2020 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry answers frequently asked questions like who plays video games, why do people play video games and how and when do people play?
ESA Leadership Desk: 214 Million Americans Play Video Games
As the 2020 Essential Facts demonstrates, video games have become the leading form of entertainment because they bring us joy, connection and a sense of belonging when we need it most. Their value to society has never been more vital.
ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis Speaks at Games For Change 2020
On July 14, 2020, ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis gave a speech at the 2020 Games for Change (G4C) Festival on the “Unifying Power of Video Games”. Watch the full speech here!
Video Game Industry Response to Nationwide Protests
June 2, 2020 Nationwide protests from the past weekend—in response to the senseless death of George Floyd and other African-Americans who have died in police custody—have inspired expressions of empathy and support by many. Today, the ESA issued the following statement: ESA Foundation also issued the following statement: Below are links to member company statements:…
ESA Comments on US-UK FTA Negotiating Objectives
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments in response to the request for industry input by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on U.S. government’s negotiating objectives in the proposed free trade negotiation between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK).
