- Industry Updates
A Letter From Our CEO – 30 Years of ESA
As President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association, it is my privilege to lead the organization that serves as the voice and advocate for the U.S video game industry.
06.06.2024
- Events
#ItsPlayTime: A Spotlight on the ESA Game Lounge at Mom 2.0
The ESA team recently hit the streets of Nashville to help parents better understand video games.
05.07.2024
- Statements and Filings
U.S. Consumer Video Game Spending Totaled $57.2 Billion in 2023
A statement on the nomination of Deborah Robinson to serve as the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator.
02.07.2024
- Statements and Filings
ESA Statement on the 2024 Special 301 Report
05.07.2024
- Statements and Filings
ESA and Joint Creators and Copyright Owners Coalition Reply to Petitioners’ Initial Comments on Section 1201 Rulemaking with U.S. Copyright Office
02.26.2024
- Statements and Filings
U.S. Consumer Video Game Spending Totaled $57.2 Billion in 2023
02.07.2024
- Press Releases
Entertainment Software Association Announces Inaugural Recipients of the Interactive Entertainment Impact Awards
ESA honors two members of Congress, AARP for their contributions in advancing the U.S. video game industry. Washington, DC., June […]
06.06.2024
- DE&I
- Press Releases
Entertainment Software Association Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director
Washington, D.C. – May 23, 2024 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced that Sue Madden has been named […]
05.23.2024
- Data & Insights
- Press Releases
Video Games Remain Lifelong Source of Entertainment for 190.6 Million Americans
Annual data from the ESA reveal video games’ cultural and social emotional impact holds strong across generations.
05.16.2024
- Data & Insights
- Press Releases
U.S. Children Say They Want Video Games More Than Anything Else This Holiday Season
The Entertainment Software Association Shares Recommendations for Parents to Help Keep Families Safely and Responsibly Enjoy Video Games The Entertainment […]
11.20.2023
- Data & Insights
- Press Releases
Global Report Reveals Positive Benefits of Video Gameplay
New report outlines the social, mental and emotional benefits of gameplay according to academic research and affirmed by a survey […]
10.10.2023
- Press Releases
Senate Veteran Christianna Barnhart Named as ESA SVP of Government Affairs
Washington, D.C., September 12, 2023 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced that Christianna (Christi) Barnhart has joined the […]
09.12.2023
- Data & Insights
- Press Releases
Video Games Remain America’s Favorite Pastime With More Than 212 Million Americans Playing Regularly
MEDIA CONTACT: Crosby Armstrong Carmstrong@theesa.com 202-903-2318 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2023 New research from the ESA shows breadth and […]
07.10.2023
- Press Releases
The Entertainment Software Association Statement of Support for the Nomination of Deborah Robinson
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today issued the following statement on the nomination of Deborah Robinson to serve as the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator.
05.09.2023
- Data & Insights
- Press Releases
U.S. Consumer Video Game Spending Totaled $56.6 Billion in 2022
Overall total consumer spending on video games in the United States totaled $56.6 billion in 2022 as video game sales stabilize following back-to-back record years in 2020 and 2021, according to new data released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and The NPD Group.
01.17.2023
- 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
- Press Releases
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
- 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