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  • Press Releases

Entertainment Software Association Strengthens Government Affairs, Legal Teams with New Hires

The association for the U.S. video game industry continues its tradition of attracting and advancing top talent with the addition […]

08.20.2024

  • Statements and Filings

The Entertainment Software Association Submits Comments to Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority

August 16, 2024 Mr. Rodrigo Santana dos Santos National Data Protection Authority (ANPD)General Coordination for Standardization Setor Comercial Norte – […]

08.16.2024

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ESA Statement on D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision in Green v. Department of Justice

WASHINGTON – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today issued the following statement on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision […]

08.05.2024

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  • Statements and Filings

Statement from the Entertainment Software Association on the Senate Passage of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30, 2024 – ESA today issued the following statement on the passage of the Kids Online Safety […]

07.30.2024

  • 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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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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  • 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

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