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Global Report: Video Games Transcend Entertainment, Affect Positive Change in Players’ Lives
Video games affirmed as a source of connection, stress relief and mental stimulation in one of the largest consumer surveys […]
10.08.2025
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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 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
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The ESA’s Statement on the Confirmation of John Squires to lead the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
09.23.2025
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ESA Files Comments in the Colorado Children’s Privacy Rulemaking
09.10.2025
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ESA Files Comments in the First New Jersey Data Privacy Rulemaking
09.02.2025
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ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis on Bloomberg’s “Black in Focus”
ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis spoke with Karen Toulon from Bloomberg News on the video game industry for this week's, "Black in Focus."
06.25.2021
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8th Section 1201 Triennial Rulemaking: ESA Joins Other Creators to Respond to Copyright Office on the Accessibility of Copyrighted Works
ITEM A. COMMENTER INFORMATION The Motion Picture Association, Inc. (“MPA”) is a trade association representing some of the world’s largest producers and distributors […]
06.25.2021
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The ESA Foundation Announces Its 2021-22 Scholars
Annual scholarships are awarded to 31 women, minority and LGBTQ+ college students who, emerging from a pandemic, are eager to […]
06.24.2021
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The Entertainment Software Association Statement on the USTR’s 2021 Special 301 Report
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents the U.S. video game industry, today issued the following statement on the 2021 Special 301 Report released by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
04.30.2021
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The US Video Game Industry Urges Lawmakers to Keep Esports Alive in Nevada
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today calls upon Nevada lawmakers to abandon legislation establishing a first-of-its-kind government regulatory scheme with barriers that would ultimately harm the state’s vibrant and growing esports ecosystem.
04.29.2021
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The Entertainment Software Association Statement on Tennessee Law Designed to Attract More Interactive Entertainment Investment to the Volunteer State
“The ESA applauds everyone in Tennessee who supported the expanded program to attract creative industries—especially esports and video game production and development—that will help drive innovation and economic growth, while advancing Tennessee’s reputation as a vibrant and diverse entertainment competitor on the global stage.”
03.30.2021
- Industry Updates
Training the Video Game Industry’s Next Generation: A Conversation with Elizabeth Stringer
Elizabeth Stringer helped introduce the first generation of lifelong gamers to the world of video games. Now she’s training the next generation to move the industry further.
03.18.2021
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The Entertainment Software Association Urges an End to the Increasing Violence Against Asian American Communities
“The ESA urges an end to the increasing violence against those in the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and is committed to helping end racism and discrimination in all forms.”
03.17.2021
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The Entertainment Software Association Congratulates U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Katherine Tai as the new U.S. Trade Representative.
03.17.2021
- Industry Updates
Women’s History Month: ESA Spotlights Women in the Video Game Industry
This Women's History Month, the Entertainment Software Association is excited to highlight five women from the past and present who've paved the way for women in the video game industry.
03.08.2021
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The Entertainment Software Association Announces $1 Million Initiative to Support Black Girls Code Through Its Philanthropic Foundation
New Interactive Education and Mentoring Program Empowers Girls and Young Women to Learn Coding Skills and Envision Careers in Science, […]
03.04.2021
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A Perfect Partnership
Aiming to increase diversity in the video game and other tech industries, the ESA Foundation teams up with Black Girls […]
03.04.2021