• Industry Updates

Four tips for fun, safe online gameplay for the whole family

#Didyouknow that June is National Internet Safety Month? This designation has a specific focus on educating children and young adults […]

06.26.2024

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  • 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

  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

ESA Statement on the 2024 Special 301 Report

WASHINGTON – May 7, 2024 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the leadingvoice of the U.S. video game industry, issued […]

05.07.2024

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  • Industry Updates

ESA Submits Comments to Federal Trade Commission on Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rulemaking 

 RE: COPPA Rule Review, Project No. P195404  Dear Secretary Christie:  The Entertainment Software Association (“ESA”)1 and its members strongly support […]

04.10.2024

  • 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

ESA Filing on Section 1201 Rulemaking:Class 6(b): Video Games – Preservation Joint Creators and Copyright Owners Coalition Filings on Section […]

02.26.2024

  • 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 Submits Comments to Federal Trade Commission on Petition to Initiate Rulemaking on Right to Repair

The Entertainment Software Association (“ESA”) is pleased to again have the opportunity to address the repairability of video game consoles.

02.05.2024

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  • Statements and Filings

ESA Submits Comments in Response to National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Request for Information on Synthetic Content and Artificial Intelligence

ESA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s request for information.

02.05.2024

The Entertainment Software Association serves as the voice and advocate for the video game industry. Our mission is to help expand and protect the innovative and creative marketplace for creators and publishers in the United States.

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  • Year Founded
    1994
  • Location
    Washington, DC
  • No. of Members
    20
  • President and CEO
    Stanley Pierre-Louis