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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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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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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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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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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

12.03.2025

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

12.01.2025

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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

10.29.2025

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U.S. Children Say They Want Video Games More Than Anything Else This Holiday Season

The Entertainment Software Association Shares Recommendations for Parents to Help Keep Families Safely and Responsibly Enjoy Video Games The Entertainment […]

11.20.2023

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MLB The Show 23: Honoring the Negro Leagues with Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), ESA member company Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation and Major League Baseball (MLB) hosted a reception […]

11.02.2023

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ESA Submits Amicus Brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

I. STATEMENT OF INTEREST OF AMICUS CURIAE Amicus Curiae Entertainment Software Association (“ESA”) is the U.S. trade association that serves […]

10.20.2023

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Global Report Reveals Positive Benefits of Video Gameplay

New report outlines the social, mental and emotional benefits of gameplay according to academic research and affirmed by a survey […]

10.10.2023

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ESA Members Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

During Hispanic Heritage Month, Entertainment Software Association members are celebrating and amplifying Hispanic and Latino voices within their communities. Considering […]

10.06.2023

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The Entertainment Software Association Commends Senate Confirmation of FCC Commissioners

WASHINGTON – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate confirmation of Geoffrey Starks […]

10.02.2023

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The ESA and Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Host the Diversity in Video Games Competition

At this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) joined forces with Congressman […]

09.28.2023

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Senate Veteran Christianna Barnhart Named as ESA SVP of Government Affairs

Washington, D.C., September 12, 2023 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced that Christianna (Christi) Barnhart has joined the […]

09.12.2023

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Video Games Inspire Connection, Community and the Player in Us All – Essential Facts 2023 Key Findings

Last month, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) launched the 2023 Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry report, which […]

08.23.2023

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Gaming for Everyone: Creating an Inclusive Environment for a Global Player Community

This week, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) gathered with cross-sector experts, innovators and changemakers in New York City for the […]

07.20.2023

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Video Games Remain America’s Favorite Pastime With More Than 212 Million Americans Playing Regularly

MEDIA CONTACT: Crosby Armstrong Carmstrong@theesa.com 202-903-2318 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2023  New research from the ESA shows breadth and […]

07.10.2023

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ESA Members Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community

This month, ESA members released exciting new creative updates and products to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during Pride […]

06.30.2023

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