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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

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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

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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

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VR, AR, and MR: How XR Technology is Shaping the Future

Unlike hovercrafts, holograms, and humanoid robots, extended reality (XR) is no longer just a futuristic fantasy. XR technology today is […]

08.29.2019

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Leveling the Playing Field: Women in Esports

As the world of esports gains momentum, professional leagues are taking steps towards recruiting more women, as are collegiate teams.

08.23.2019

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  • Events

SAAM Arcade 2019: Breaking Barriers

The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) hosted the fifth annual SAAM Arcade. This year's theme was "Breaking Barriers," and attendees were able to play indie games from new developers intentionally selected to show empathy through game play.

08.15.2019

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Video Game Industry Commitments to Further Inform Consumer Purchases

We commend our members for their continued efforts to listen to their customers and provide consumers with information to make more informed choices for their gameplay.

08.07.2019

  • Press Releases

ESA Foundation and EVERFI Team Up to Help Students Retain Math and Literacy Skills

LOS ANGELES - July 31, 2019 - Today, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation and EVERFI are celebrating the impact of the Summer Slugger learning program, which was launched by Major League Baseball (MLB) and EVERFI.

08.01.2019

  • Statements and Filings

ESA Comments to Department of Commerce on the State of Counterfeit and Pirated Goods Trafficking and Recommendations

July 29, 2019Filed electronically via www.regulations.gov; Docket No. 190703544-9544-01 Earl ComstockOffice of Policy and Strategic Planning Department of Commerce1401 Constitution Avenue, […]

07.29.2019

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#G4C2019: Video Games Can Change the World

This past June, the Entertainment Software Association sponsored and participated in the sixteenth annual Games for Change Festival in New […]

07.26.2019

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Listen: ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis Talks Games on NPR’s 1A Podcast

On Tuesday, July 16, ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis spoke on NPR's 1A podcast about video game upgrades, add-ons, and in-game purchases.

07.20.2019

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ESA Celebrates New CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis

Yesterday, friends and colleagues from across the District joined us in celebrating Stanley Pierre-Louis, the new President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association. Members of Congress in attendance included Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and more.

07.17.2019

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