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ESA Foundation and EVERFI Team Up to Help Students Retain Math and Literacy Skills
Press Releases /LOS ANGELES - July 31, 2019 - Today, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation and EVERFI are celebrating the impact of the Summer Slugger learning program, which was launched by Major League Baseball (MLB) and EVERFI.
All Eyes on the Video Game Industry as E3 2019 Comes to a Close
Press Releases /E3 2020 will be held June 9-11 at the Los Angeles Convention CenterLOS ANGELES – June 13, 2019 – E3, where the world gathers to see and shape the future of the video game industry, concluded today, offering millions of gamers around the globe a look into the future…
Global Video Game Industry Calls Upon World Health Organization to Reverse Video Game Classification
Press Releases /May 25, 2019 – The global video game industry, including representatives from across Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, South Africa, and Brazil, called on World Health Organization (WHO) Member States to rethink their decision today to include “Gaming Disorder” in the 11th edition of…
Entertainment Software Association Congratulates U.S. Government for Protecting and Enforcing Intellectual Property Internationally
Press Releases /New Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets List Highlight Markets That Inadequately Protect Copyright and TrademarksWASHINGTON, DC – April 26, 2019 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today commended the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on its annual “Special 301” Report and Notorious Markets List. The…
Entertainment Software Association Applauds Appointment of Karyn Temple as Register of Copyrights
Press Releases /WASHINGTON — March 27, 2019 — The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents the U.S. video game industry, welcomed today’s announcement by the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, to appoint Karyn Temple as the permanent Register of Copyrights.“We are thrilled to see Karyn Temple’s appointment as the Register…
Entertainment Software Association Begins 2019 With Six New Member Companies
Press Releases /On February 7, 2019, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) welcomed as new members Intellivision Entertainment, Natsume Inc., Riot Games, SEGA of America, THQ Nordic, and Wizards of the Coast. The American video game industry enters the new year with its economic and social impact at an all-time high.