- 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
- Events
#ItsPlayTime: A Spotlight on the ESA Game Lounge at Mom 2.0
The ESA team recently hit the streets of Nashville to help parents better understand video games.
05.07.2024
- Statements and Filings
U.S. Consumer Video Game Spending Totaled $57.2 Billion in 2023
A statement on the nomination of Deborah Robinson to serve as the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator.
02.07.2024
- Statements and Filings
ESA Statement on the 2024 Special 301 Report
05.07.2024
- Statements and Filings
ESA and Joint Creators and Copyright Owners Coalition Reply to Petitioners’ Initial Comments on Section 1201 Rulemaking with U.S. Copyright Office
02.26.2024
- Statements and Filings
U.S. Consumer Video Game Spending Totaled $57.2 Billion in 2023
02.07.2024
- DE&I
- Press Releases
Entertainment Software Association Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director
Washington, D.C. – May 23, 2024 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced that Sue Madden has been named […]
05.23.2024
- DE&I
- Events
MLB The Show 23: Honoring the Negro Leagues with Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), ESA member company Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation and Major League Baseball (MLB) hosted a reception […]
11.02.2023
- DE&I
ESA Members Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, Entertainment Software Association members are celebrating and amplifying Hispanic and Latino voices within their communities. Considering […]
10.06.2023
- DE&I
- Events
The ESA and Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Host the Diversity in Video Games Competition
At this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) joined forces with Congressman […]
09.28.2023
- DE&I
- Events
Gaming for Everyone: Creating an Inclusive Environment for a Global Player Community
This week, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) gathered with cross-sector experts, innovators and changemakers in New York City for the […]
07.20.2023
- DE&I
ESA Members Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community
This month, ESA members released exciting new creative updates and products to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during Pride […]
06.30.2023
- DE&I
- Events
ESA & Women in Government: The Power of Video Games in Aging
The Entertainment Software Association partnered with Women In Government to host a virtual panel discussion on the power of video […]
06.27.2023
- DE&I
Celebrating Pride with Overwatch 2
Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 is a thrilling free-to-play, team-based action game for millions of players globally. With the goal of making […]
06.23.2023
- DE&I
Zynga’s #PlayWithPride Campaign
Interactive entertainment company Zynga is on a mission to connect the world through games. Zynga’s annual Pride month celebration, “Play […]
06.21.2023
- DE&I
Rainbow Rioter localizes game content for different cultures and communities
Kat Wong has had a lifelong love of video games. So much so, that she decided in elementary school she was going to work in the gaming industry. Kat hails from Hawaii – a state that hasn’t typically been known as a hotbed for video game development companies.
06.02.2023
- DE&I
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Riot Games showcases AAPI employees
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States, and Riot Games has been celebrating the diversity of the AAPI community and its contributions to the video game industry all month long.
05.01.2023
- DE&I
Celebrating Women in IP: World Intellectual Property Day 2023
This year’s World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is on April 26, 2023. This year’s theme, Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity, honors trailblazing women and raises awareness of their representation in IP.
04.26.2023