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2022 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry
ESA Research / Fact Sheets /2022 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry highlights how millions of Americans turn to video games for connection, educational enrichment and entertainment.
Nearly All Americans Now View Video Game Play as Beneficial Following COVID-19 Lockdowns
New research shows uptick in recognizing diverse benefits of video games, including bringing people of different backgrounds together, improving cognitive skills and providing stress reliefWASHINGTON – June 7, 2022 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today released the findings of its 2022 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry…
The ESA Joins Global Call to Uphold Decades-long Pact Against Duties on Cross-border Data Flows
As governments meet in Geneva from June 12-15 for the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the ESA and more than 100 global associations issued a statement supporting the extension of one of the WTO’s fundamental agreements facilitating international trade.
ESA Joins Cross-Industry Letter Supporting Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework
On April 26, ESA joined 23 associations in a letter demonstrating support for an agreement-in-principle between the United States and the European Commission to reestablish the Privacy Shield program, which will facilitate trans-Atlantic data transfers and improve protections for individual privacy and civil liberties.
ESA Sponsors First Annual Congressional Madden NFL Esports Charity Tournament and Reception
On May 12, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) won the First Annual Congressional Madden NFL Esports Charity Tournament and Reception sponsored by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) at District Winery in D.C. after a fierce Madden NFL 22 match with his colleague U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte of California.
The ESA Co-Hosts Esports Webinar Focused on Inclusivity with Women In Government
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, the Entertainment Software Association(ESA) co-hosted a “#Strong Economies: Leveling Up the World of Esports” webinar with Women In Government, which featured an all-female panel of experts who shared their perspectives on the evolving world of competitive gaming and the increasing opportunities for esports to…
