- 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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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
- Events
- Inclusion
Doing What They Love: ESA Foundation Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the ESA Foundation recognizes four of its scholarship winners already gracing video game communities with their distinct voices.
10.10.2019
- Industry Updates
Learning Through Play: Using Games to Educate
It's clear that when learning becomes fun, people are quicker to engage and benefit.
10.04.2019
- Press Releases
Internet and Video Game Industry Associations Respond to Today’s Net Neutrality Ruling
Internet Association (IA) and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) reiterated their support for strong, enforceable net neutrality rules today, following the ruling in Mozilla v FCC.
10.01.2019
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments to the U.S. Trade Representative on Notorious Markets
November 8, 2020 Filed electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. USTR-2020-0035 Daniel LeeAssistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property Office […]
09.30.2019
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ESA Announces New SVP, General Counsel, Adding a Strong Addition to its Senior Leadership Team
Vetere Brings a Wealth of DC and Regulatory Experience to Association WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 – Gina Vetere today […]
09.19.2019
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments in the FTC “Inside the Game: Unlocking the Consumer Issues Surrounding Loot Boxes” Workshop
June 7, 2019 Ms. April TaborActing SecretaryFederal Trade CommissionOffice of the Secretary, Room H-113 (Annex E) 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NWWashington, […]
09.16.2019
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments to FTC on “Nixing the Fix” Workshop
September 16, 2019 Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Nixing the Fix Workshop — […]
09.16.2019
- Industry Updates
#NationalVideoGamesDay 2019
In celebration of Video Games Day 2019, here’s 24 fun facts about our industry that might surprise you: #1. Video […]
09.12.2019
- Industry Updates
Making The Personal Universal
Steven Harmon, an ESA Foundation and Gay Gaming Professionals scholar, shares relatable details from his life in the video games […]
09.11.2019
- Industry Updates
Something To Prove
A Q&A with 2019–20 ESA Foundation Scholar Tré Lannon. By Rich SheaSeptember 11, 2019 Growing up, Tré Lannon led a […]
09.11.2019
- Industry Updates
A Joyful Discovery
A brand-new scholarship, funded by the ESA Foundation and co-awarded by Gay Gaming Professionals, recognizes three college video-game-design students for […]
09.11.2019
- Industry Updates
Thank you, video games
"Thank you, video games...It’s hard for me to put into words how much video games mean to me."
09.06.2019