- Data & Insights
2022 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry
2022 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry highlights how millions of Americans turn to video games for connection, educational enrichment and entertainment.
06.07.2022
- Data & Insights
2021 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry
This year's 2021 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry confirms that, in the last year during the global pandemic, people from all walks of life reached for video games to find joy, connection and a sense of belonging.
07.13.2021
- Press Releases
Report: Video Games Contribute $90 Billion+ to U.S. Economy
New study from Entertainment Software Association shows industry’s widespread impact in fueling economic growth and employment WASHINGTON, D.C. – December […]
12.03.2020
- Industry Updates
Sugar Gamers’ Keisha Howard on the Importance of Diversity in Video Games
The ESA speaks to Keisha Howard about founding Sugar Gamers, a platform for underrepresented gamers from all walks of life.
10.14.2020
- Data & Insights
2020 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry
ESA's 2020 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry answers frequently asked questions like who plays video games, why do people play video games and how and when do people play?
07.15.2020
- Industry Updates
ESA Leadership Desk: 214 Million Americans Play Video Games
As the 2020 Essential Facts demonstrates, video games have become the leading form of entertainment because they bring us joy, connection and a sense of belonging when we need it most. Their value to society has never been more vital.
07.15.2020
- Industry Updates
ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis Speaks at Games For Change 2020
On July 14, 2020, ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis gave a speech at the 2020 Games for Change (G4C) Festival on the “Unifying Power of Video Games". Watch the full speech here!
07.14.2020
- Events
Video Games, Esports, and the Power of Play: Celebrating the Game Generation at the Washington Post
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.
02.27.2020
- Industry Updates
How Video Games Can Reunite a Divided World
Last month, ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis joined over 100 industry experts and innovators to represent the video game industry at The Digital Intelligence Symposium: XR+ Symposium in New York City.
12.11.2019
- Industry Updates
#NationalVideoGamesDay 2019
In celebration of Video Games Day 2019, here’s 24 fun facts about our industry that might surprise you: #1. Video […]
09.12.2019
- Industry Updates
Thank you, video games
"Thank you, video games...It’s hard for me to put into words how much video games mean to me."
09.06.2019
- Industry Updates
#NationalVideoGameDay: Meet The Creators Of Some Of Your Favorite Video Games
At its core, the video game industry is centered around vibrantly creative people, who often can be overshadowed by their creations. Learn more about the creative minds behind Total War, Final Fantasy XIV, Kingdom Hearts, Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, and more.
07.08.2019