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The ESA Joins Multi-Association Coalition Letter to United States Trade Representative Greer on Risks of Tariffs to American Innovation and Technology

The Honorable Jamieson Greer United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20508 RE: United States Leadership in […]

03.27.2025

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Entertainment Software Association Unveils iicon, Game-Changing Thought Leader Summit to Harness the Power of Interactive Entertainment and Shape the Future of Business and Culture

Taking place April 27–30, 2026 in Las Vegas, the Interactive Innovation Conference is set to be an essential convening for […]

02.06.2025

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U.S Consumer Spending on Video Games Totaled $58.7 Billion in 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan 23, 2025 – Overall consumer spending on video games in the United States totaled $58.7 billion in 2024 according to data released by the Entertainment Software Association, Circana and Sensor Tower.

01.23.2025

  • Industry Updates

A Letter From Our CEO – 30 Years of ESA

As President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association, it is my privilege to lead the organization that serves as the voice and advocate for the U.S video game industry.

06.06.2024

  • Statements and Filings

Statement from the Entertainment Software Association on the Passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.4569) 

05.20.2025

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ESA Statement on 2025 Special 301 Report

04.30.2025

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ESA’s Response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Request for Information on Privacy

04.07.2025

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ESA Announces 2025 Recipients of the Interactive Entertainment Impact Awards

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del), Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and the Foundation to Eradicate Duchenne recognized as champions of the […]

06.05.2025

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Annual ESA Study Reveals Video Games’ Universal Appeal Across Generations

Half of the 205.1 million Americans playing video games are ages 35 and up WASHINGTON, D.C., June 3, 2025 – […]

06.03.2025

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Statement from the Entertainment Software Association on the Passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.4569) 

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 20, 2025 – ESA today issued the following statement on the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN […]

05.20.2025

  • Press Releases

Entertainment Software Association Welcomes USTR and MPA Veteran Stan McCoy as New Senior Vice President and General Counsel

The association for the U.S. video game industry welcomes new general counsel to its distinguished leadership team to lead legal, […]

05.07.2025

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New Survey: U.S. Veterans Say Video Games Support Mental Health and Well-Being

ESA survey reveals that video games help relieve stress and maintain connections with others during and following military service WASHINGTON, […]

05.01.2025

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ESA Statement on 2025 Special 301 Report

WASHINGTON – April 30, 2025 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) issued the following statement on the 2025 Special 301 […]

04.30.2025

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ESA’s Response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Request for Information on Privacy

The Honorable Brett Guthrie, ChairmanThe Honorable John Joyce, Vice ChairmanU.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce2125 Rayburn House […]

04.07.2025

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The ESA Joins Multi-Association Coalition Letter to United States Trade Representative Greer on Risks of Tariffs to American Innovation and Technology

The Honorable Jamieson Greer United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20508 RE: United States Leadership in […]

03.27.2025

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Entertainment Software Association Introduces the Accessible Games Initiative to Provide Players with Information About Accessibility Features in Video Games

Founding members Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo of America and Ubisoft join ESA at GDC in announcing new accessibility tags […]

03.20.2025

  • Statements and Filings

The ESA Statement on the Confirmation of Jameison Greer as United States Trade Representative 

Today, the Entertainment Software Association issued a statement from ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis on the Senate’s confirmation of […]

02.26.2025

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The Entertainment Software Association Statement on the Confirmation of Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary 

Today, the Entertainment Software Association issued a statement from ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis on the Senate’s confirmation Howard […]

02.18.2025

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Entertainment Software Association Unveils iicon, Game-Changing Thought Leader Summit to Harness the Power of Interactive Entertainment and Shape the Future of Business and Culture

Taking place April 27–30, 2026 in Las Vegas, the Interactive Innovation Conference is set to be an essential convening for […]

02.06.2025

About the ESA

The Entertainment Software Association serves as the voice and advocate for the video game industry. Our mission is to help expand and protect the innovative and creative marketplace for creators and publishers in the United States.

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  • Year Founded
    1994
  • Location
    Washington, DC
  • No. of Members
    20
  • President and CEO
    Stanley Pierre-Louis