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  • Data & Insights

2018 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry

ESA surveys more than 4,000 American households (including the heads of and most frequent gamers within each household) about their video game playing habits and attitudes, resulting in these survey results for 2018.

10.09.2018

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  • Press Releases

US Video Game Industry Revenue Reaches $36 Billion in 2017

The US video game industry generated a record $36 billion in revenue in 2017, up 18 percent from 2016, according to new data released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and The NPD Group.

01.19.2018

  • 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