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Video Game Industry Impact: California
ESA Research /California is famous for many things--including a vibrant video game industry. There are more than 619 video game company locations in the state, including offices for 2K, 505 Games, Activision Blizzard, Amazon Games, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Capcom, Deep Silver, Electronic Arts, GungHo Online Entertainment, Intellivision Entertainment, Konami, XSEED Games, Natsume, NCSOFT, Nexon, Nintendo, NVIDIA, Riot Games,…
Video Games, Esports, and the Power of Play: Celebrating the Game Generation at the Washington Post
Events / Perspectives /Video game champions from different backgrounds gathered to celebrate the Game Generation and Power of Play—a groundbreaking event highlighting the rich and positive impact of video games.
Future Achievers
Perspectives /During Black History Month, as we recognize invaluable past and present accomplishments, the ESA Foundation focuses on tomorrow’s innovators.
ESA Foundation Opens the 2020-21 Scholarship Application Process with its First-Ever College Esports Program for American Women & Minorities
Press Releases /The esports scholarship is one of three the Foundation now offers college students seeking a career in the video game industry. Applications are due March 2.
ESA Statement on Sony E3 2020 Announcement
Statements /"E3 is a signature event celebrating the video game industry and showcasing the people, brands and innovations redefining entertainment loved by billions of people around the world."
Diving into Learning Games with #EdGamesExpo
Perspectives /A fireside chat at ESA HQ kicked off the start of the seventh annual #EdGamesExpo, the Department of Education's annual public showcase and celebration of educational learning games as well as innovative forms of learning technologies for children and students in education and special education.