- Press Releases
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
- 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
- Events
- Press Releases
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
- Statements and Filings
ESA Files Comments on White House Office of Science and Technology’s Request for Information on Regulatory Reform on Artificial Intelligence
10.29.2025
- 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
- Data & Insights
Some Video Games Can Increase the Player’s Creativity
This study explores how video games effect and enhance creativity. Video games--especially sandbox and puzzle games--can be effective at putting people into a more creative state of mind.
04.14.2017
- Data & Insights
The Link Between Playing Video Games and Positive Youth Outcomes
Recent studies are highlighting the positive effects video games can have on young players. Different studies have found links between playing video games and enhanced well-being, problem-solving skills, intergroup relations, and physical activity.
03.17.2017
- Data & Insights
Lack of Evidence That Neural Empathic Responses Are Blunted in Excessive Users of Violent Video Games
This study found that violent video games did not cause emotional desensitization or blunt neural responses to empathy. These results highlight the lack of evidence supporting the hypothesis that violent video games cause aggression.
03.09.2017
- Statements and Filings
DMCA Section 1201 Study: ESA Reply Comments
The video game industry is pursuing many initiatives to improve game play accessibility, and communities of gamers are working to assist disabled persons to enjoy video games as well.
01.01.2017
- Data & Insights
2017 Economic Impact Report
Video Games in the 21st Century: The 2017 Report measures the economic contributions made by the US entertainment software industry to the American economy.
01.01.2017
- Events
CTIA “Our Mobile Nation” Panel Discussion
On September 8, 2016, ESA President and CEO Mike Gallagher participated in a panel discussion about the steps future administration should take to ensure the U.S. is a mobile wireless nation.
09.09.2016
- Data & Insights
Video Games: Attitudes and Habits of Adults Age 50-Plus
Americans over 50 express their views around where they play video games, the types of games they play, their reasons for playing and with whom.
07.02.2016
- Data & Insights
University of Texas-Austin: Opportunities in the Growing Video Game Industry
On May 12, 2016, ESA President and CEO Mike Gallagher discussed the state of the video game industry and opportunities in the video game industry at the University of Texas-Austin.
05.13.2016
- Industry Updates
Becker College: Opportunities in the Growing Video Game Industry
On March 8, 2016, ESA President and CEO Mike Gallagher delivered remarks about the state of the video game industry – where it has been, how it has evolved, where it's heading, and how everyone can get involved at Becker College.
03.08.2016
- Events
Leveling Up in the Big Game
During the 2016 DICE Summit, ESA President and CEO Mike Gallagher delivered a presentation on the evolution of the industry, emphasizing its growth and cultural impact and thanking the video game community for its ongoing support.
02.25.2016
- Events
DICE Forum
At DICE, ESA President and CEO Mike Gallagher discussed the impact organizations are having on conversations related to the video game […]
02.18.2016