- Press Releases
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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- Statements and Filings
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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- Press Releases
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
- Statements and Filings
The ESA’s Statement on the Confirmation of John Squires to lead the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
09.23.2025
- Statements and Filings
ESA Files Comments in the Colorado Children’s Privacy Rulemaking
09.10.2025
- Statements and Filings
ESA Files Comments in the First New Jersey Data Privacy Rulemaking
09.02.2025
- Press Releases
U.S. Video Game Content Generated $35.4 Billion in Revenue for 2019
U.S. video game content generated $35.4 billion in revenue in 2019, a 2 percent increase over 2018*, according to new data released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and The NPD Group.
01.24.2020
- Press Releases
ESA Foundation Opens the 2020-21 Scholarship Application Process with its First-Ever College Esports Program for American Women & Minorities
The esports scholarship is one of three the Foundation now offers college students seeking a career in the video game industry. Applications are due March 2.
01.17.2020
- Press Releases
ESA Announces New SVP, Government Affairs, Rounding Out Senior Leadership Team
Senior strategist Michael O’Leary will lead the ESA’s Government Affairs team and oversee political strategy for the organization’s policy initiatives. He brings more than twenty-five years of experience in both the public and private sectors.
01.13.2020
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments in Intellectual Property Protection for Artificial Intelligence Innovation
January 10, 2020 Submitted via Email: AIPartnerships@uspto.gov Andrei IancuUnder Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Propertyand Director of the United States Patent […]
01.10.2020
- Industry Updates
Diving into Learning Games with #EdGamesExpo
A fireside chat at ESA HQ kicked off the start of the seventh annual #EdGamesExpo, the Department of Education's annual public showcase and celebration of educational learning games as well as innovative forms of learning technologies for children and students in education and special education.
01.10.2020
- Industry Updates
Putting Player Safety First
Online platforms have an incredible ability to bring people together, forge new friendships and build communities. Creating a safe and positive experience for all our players is deeply important to everyone in our industry, many of whom not only create video games but also enjoy them with their own families.
12.17.2019
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Enforcement of Copyrights and Digital millennium Copyright Act
December 16, 2019Filed electronically via www.regulations.gov; Docket No. USCBP-2019-0031 Robert E. PerezDeputy CommissionerU.S. Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland […]
12.16.2019
- Industry Updates
How Video Games Can Reunite a Divided World
Last month, ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis joined over 100 industry experts and innovators to represent the video game industry at The Digital Intelligence Symposium: XR+ Symposium in New York City.
12.11.2019
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments to Federal Trade Commission on COPPA
December 10, 2019 By Electronic Filing Ms. April TaborFederal Trade CommissionOffice of the Secretary, Room H-113 (Annex E) 600 Pennsylvania […]
12.10.2019
- Statements and Filings
Entertainment Software Association Applauds Appointment of Karyn A. Temple as Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel, Motion Picture Association
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents the U.S. video game industry, released a statement today congratulating U.S. Register of Copyrights Karyn A. Temple on her appointment as Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel with the Motion Picture Association (MPA).
12.10.2019
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments to California Attorney General on California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations
December 6, 2019 Via Email Privacy Regulations Coordinator California Office of the Attorney General 300 South Spring Street, First FloorLos […]
12.06.2019
- Industry Updates
’Tis the Season… to Leverage Video Games
As the holidays approach, consider donating to a nonprofit organization that enlists video games as a tool for improving the […]
12.03.2019