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Six Companies Adopt the Accessible Games Initiative Tags, Helping Players Find Accessibility Features in Popular Video Games

Electronic Arts, Google (YouTube Playables), Nintendo of America and Riot Games join Ubisoft and XBOX in using Accessible Games Initiative […]

11.02.2026

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ESA Announces 2026 Recipients of the Interactive Entertainment Impact Awards

For Immediate Release Representative Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) and iCivics recognized as champions of the U.S. video […]

07.15.2026

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ESA Sends Letter to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Urging Changes to NO FAKES Act

June 9, 2026 The Honorable Chuck Grassley The Honorable Dick Durbin Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Washington, DC […]

06.09.2026

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Two-Thirds of Americans Play Video Games Every Week According to New Report from the Entertainment Software Association

Annual report reveals who, why, and how more than 212 million Americans play video games WASHINGTON, June 3, 2026 — The […]

06.03.2026

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ESA Files Comments on Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Rulemaking

10.06.2026

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ESA Files Comments on the FTC’s Personalized Pricing Enforcement Policy Statement

09.29.2026

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ESA Submits Amicus Brief on Salazar v. Paramount to the Supreme Court

07.07.2026

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International Intellectual Property Alliance Statement on 2026 Special 301 Report

On May 1, the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) issued a statement on the release of the 2026 Special 301 […]

05.04.2026

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The ESA Joins Multi-Association Statement In Support of the SECURE Data Act

The ESA joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a cross-section of business associations in issuing a statement in support […]

04.24.2026

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2025 U.S. Consumer Spending on Video Games Nears Pandemic-Level Peak at $60.7 Billion, Second-Highest on Record 

Increases in subscription services, mobile content and hardware sales fuel industry revenue, economic impact  UPDATE: Circana and Sensor Tower restated spending figures in March 2026, which resulted in […]

02.11.2026

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Tickets Now Available for iicon, the Interactive Innovation Conference Hosted by the Entertainment Software Association

April 27–30, 2026 | Fontainebleau Las VegasVisit iicon.com/event-info for tickets and join the leaders shaping the future WASHINGTON, D.C. (December […]

12.10.2025

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ESA Files Comments in Response to USTR Request for Comments on Section 301 Investigation of China’s Implementation of Commitments under the Phase One Agreement, 90 Fed. Reg. 48,733

Jennifer ThorntonGeneral CounselOffice of the U.S. Trade Representative600 17th Street, NWWashington, DC 20508 Re: Docket No. USTR-2025-0007: Request for Comments […]

12.03.2025

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ESA Submits Amicus Brief in Lakes v. Ubisoft in 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

I. INTEREST OF AMICUS CURIAEThe Entertainment Software Association (“ESA”) is a U.S. trade association serving companies that manufacture video game […]

12.01.2025

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What Do Kids Want for Holiday Gifts? Video Games, Of Course! They Also Want Their Parents to Game Alongside Them.

Three in five kids are asking for video games this holiday season – and just as many hope their parents […]

11.17.2025

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ESA Files Comments on White House Office of Science and Technology’s Request for Information on Regulatory Reform on Artificial Intelligence

Stacy MurphyDeputy Chief Operations Officer/Security OfficerOffice of Science and Technology PolicyExecutive Office of the PresidentEisenhower Executive Office Building1650 Pennsylvania AvenueWashington, […]

10.29.2025

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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

  • Statements and Filings

The ESA’s Statement on the Confirmation of John Squires to lead the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 

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

09.23.2025

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ESA Files Comments in the Colorado Children’s Privacy Rulemaking

Attorney General Phil Weiser Office of the Attorney GeneralColorado Department of Law Ralph L. Carr Judicial Building1300 Broadway, 10th FloorDenver, CO 80203 […]

09.10.2025

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Entertainment Software Association Names Capitol Hill Veteran Jason Mahler as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs

The association for the U.S. video game industry welcomes seasoned technology policy and Capitol Hill veteran to guide political strategy. […]

09.09.2025

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