- 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
- Data & Insights
- 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
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments to Federal Trade Commission on Commercial Surveillance ANPR
Via Electronic Filing Ms. April TaborOffice of the SecretaryFederal Trade Commission Suite CC-5610 (Annex B) 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, […]
11.21.2022
- Press Releases
ESA Joins Broad Coalition Calling on EU Policymakers to Finalize Agreement to Secure Transatlantic Data Flows
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) this month joined a broad coalition of 41 associations – representing companies of all sizes from various sectors of the business community – in calling on European Union (EU) policymakers to finalize an agreement to secure transatlantic data flows.
11.17.2022
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ESA Names Aubrey Quinn as SVP, Communications & Public Affairs
ESA Names Aubrey Quinn as SVP, Communications & Public Affairs. Quinn brings award-winning strategic communications expertise to the U.S. video game industry trade group.
11.15.2022
- Inclusion
Take-Two Interactive and Gay Gaming Professionals Team Up to Promote Diversity Via a Video Series
In an effort to share ways to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and access in the video game industry, Take-Two Interactive […]
11.05.2022
- Press Releases
ESA Files Comments for 2022 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) this month filed its official comments with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for inclusion in the 2022 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (Notorious Markets List).
10.21.2022
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments on Artificial Intelligence and Global Policy
October 17, 2022 Filed electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. ITA-2022-0007 Barton MeroneyExecutive DirectorOffice of Manufacturing Industries International Trade Administration 1401 Constitution […]
10.17.2022
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments to the U.S. Trade Representative on Notorious Markets
October 7, 2022 Filed electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. USTR-2022-0010 Daniel LeeAssistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property Office […]
10.07.2022
- Press Releases
ESA Mourns Passing of Former U.S. Register of Copyrights Marybeth Peters
The Entertainment Software Association joins many others in D.C. and around the world today mourning the passing of former United States Register of Copyrights Marybeth Peters, who died yesterday after a long illness.
09.30.2022
- Inclusion
Programming for Success: The Video Game Industry’s Focus on Improving Access and Opportunities for Underrepresented Communities.
For years, video game companies have been creating educational and career-building opportunities which may lead to fruitful jobs in science, […]
09.22.2022
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2022 White House National HBCU Week: HBCU & Video Game Company Leaders Talk Future of Esports & Economic Impact
As part of the 2022 National HBCU Week Conference hosted by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) sponsored the “Ensuring the Success of Esports at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)” panel to discuss critical growth opportunities and strategies around the future of esports at HBCUs.
09.21.2022
- Inclusion
Meet Raashi Sikka, Ubisoft’s VP of Global Diversity & Inclusion
A Q&A with Raashi Sikka, Ubisoft’s VP of Global Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility “I’ve always had a feeling of never […]
09.12.2022
- Press Releases
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Collaborates with the Mexican Institute of Intellectual Property (IMPI) to Safeguard Intellectual Property
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mexican Institute of Intellectual Property (IMPI) to work together on issues impacting video game intellectual property protection and enforcement. This collaboration demonstrates the commitment of both the ESA and IMPI to improve intellectual property enforcement measures in Mexico. The MOU outlines four key areas for collaboration, led by the ESA and IMPI.
08.25.2022