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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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Video Game Industry Impact: Washington
Washington is famous for many things–including a vibrant video game industry. There are more than 151 video game company locations in […]
07.03.2020
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Video Game Industry Impact: Illinois
Illinois is famous for many things–including a vibrant video game industry. There are more than 65 video game company locations in […]
07.03.2020
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Video Game Industry Impact: Idaho
Boise, Idaho is home to Micron Technology, a large developer and manufacturer of hardware used in video game applications. Idaho’s […]
07.03.2020
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Video Game Industry Impact: New York
New York is famous for many things–including a vibrant video game industry. There are more than 141 video game company […]
07.03.2020
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Video Game Industry Impact: Georgia
Georgia is famous for many things–including a vibrant video game industry. There are more than 57 video game company locations in […]
07.03.2020
- Industry Updates
A Special Group of People
Having faced exceptional challenges, this year’s crop of graduating ESA Foundation scholars is arguably more prepared than any to take […]
06.09.2020
- Industry Updates
Video Game Industry Response to Nationwide Protests
June 2, 2020 Nationwide protests from the past weekend—in response to the senseless death of George Floyd and other African-Americans […]
06.03.2020
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments on US-UK FTA Negotiating Objectives
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments in response to the request for industry input by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on U.S. government’s negotiating objectives in the proposed free trade negotiation between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK).
05.18.2020
- Industry Updates
A Rock Star Is Born
Liz Kirby, an ESA Foundation Scholarship alumna, grew up in a tech household. But it wasn’t until she attended a […]
04.29.2020
- Industry Updates
ESA Leadership Desk: Why Video Games Matter More Than Ever
At a time when our world is facing so much uncertainty, video games are bringing us together more than ever. In fact, it’s fair to say that video games are having a moment right now—a unique and extraordinary time by any measure. As we adapt to working, learning and being at home, people around the world are sharing how much they value being able to play video games together with family, friends and the larger community.
04.09.2020
- Industry Updates
Her Brother’s Keeper
ESA Foundation Scholarship alumna Angel Wylie has gone from animating indie video games to handling technical challenges for the triple-A […]
03.31.2020
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments to Copyright Office’s Notification of Inquiry Concerning Online Publications
COMMENTS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION The Entertainment Software Association (“ESA”) is pleased to provide these Comments in response to […]
03.19.2020