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Our Story
We have served as the voice and advocate for the U.S. video game industry since 1994.
Our members are the innovators, creators, publishers and business leaders reimagining entertainment and transforming how America plays.
We help our members thrive in a complex political and policy environment, educating policymakers and regulators about the power of play and video games’ positive impact on society.
Video games have been one of America’s favorite pastimes since long before ESA. Learn about the history of video games →
Impact
Video games are one of the world’s most beloved pastimes. In fact, 1 in 3 people on the planet play games. The video game industry creates a lot of highly skilled jobs and produces new small, medium and large-sized businesses across the country.
By 2030, the number of players worldwide
3.8B
The number of American video game players
190.6M
The number of U.S. video game companies
5,600+
Total U.S. jobs supported by the video game industry
350K
Our Leadership
Our Members
Careers at ESA
Being the voice and advocate for the video game industry requires people from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds.
Join us in shaping the future of the video game industry.