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ESA Sends Letter to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Urging Changes to NO FAKES Act

June 9, 2026 The Honorable Chuck Grassley The Honorable Dick Durbin Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Washington, DC […]

06.09.2026

  • Industry Updates

Opinion: Misguided California bill would harm video game makers, players

As seen in the Sacramento Bee June 9, 2026 By ESA President & CEO Stan Pierre-Louis Immersive, online video games […]

06.09.2026

  • Press Releases

Two-Thirds of Americans Play Video Games Every Week According to New Report from the Entertainment Software Association

Annual report reveals who, why, and how more than 212 million Americans play video games WASHINGTON, June 3, 2026 — The […]

06.03.2026

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2025 U.S. Consumer Spending on Video Games Nears Pandemic-Level Peak at $60.7 Billion, Second-Highest on Record 

Increases in subscription services, mobile content and hardware sales fuel industry revenue, economic impact  WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2026 – Overall consumer spending on video games in the United States totaled $60.7 billion in 2025, an […]

02.11.2026

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ESA Submits Amicus Brief on Salazar v. Paramount to the Supreme Court

07.07.2026

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ESA Files Comments on USTR Special 301 Investigation of Vietnam’s IP Enforcement Practices

07.07.2026

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ESA Submits Letter to House Judiciary IP Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Issues

06.29.2026

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ESA Submits Amicus Brief on Salazar v. Paramount to the Supreme Court

I. STATEMENT OF IDENTITY AND INTEREST OF AMICUS CURIAE Amicus curiae Entertainment Software Association (“Amicus ESA”) is a not-for-profit U.S. […]

07.07.2026

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ESA Files Comments on USTR Special 301 Investigation of Vietnam’s IP Enforcement Practices

Jennifer ThorntonGeneral CounselOffice of the U.S. Trade Representative600 17th Street, NWWashington, DC 20508 Re: Docket No. USTR-2026-0364: Request for Comments […]

07.07.2026

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ESA Submits Letter to House Judiciary IP Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Issues

June 29, 2026 The Honorable Darrell IssaThe Honorable Hank JohnsonHouse Judiciary CommitteeSubcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the […]

06.29.2026

  • Statements and Filings

ESA Sends Letter to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Urging Changes to NO FAKES Act

June 9, 2026 The Honorable Chuck Grassley The Honorable Dick Durbin Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Washington, DC […]

06.09.2026

  • Industry Updates

Opinion: Misguided California bill would harm video game makers, players

As seen in the Sacramento Bee June 9, 2026 By ESA President & CEO Stan Pierre-Louis Immersive, online video games […]

06.09.2026

  • Press Releases

Two-Thirds of Americans Play Video Games Every Week According to New Report from the Entertainment Software Association

Annual report reveals who, why, and how more than 212 million Americans play video games WASHINGTON, June 3, 2026 — The […]

06.03.2026

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ESA Files Comments on FTC ANPRM Regarding the Negative Option Rule

Dear Secretary Tabor: The Entertainment Software Association (“ESA”) appreciates the opportunity to comment in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (“Commission” or “FTC”) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

05.13.2026

  • Statements and Filings

International Intellectual Property Alliance Statement on 2026 Special 301 Report

On May 1, the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) issued a statement on the release of the 2026 Special 301 […]

05.04.2026

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The ESA Joins Multi-Association Statement In Support of the SECURE Data Act

The ESA joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a cross-section of business associations in issuing a statement in support […]

04.24.2026

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2025 U.S. Consumer Spending on Video Games Nears Pandemic-Level Peak at $60.7 Billion, Second-Highest on Record 

Increases in subscription services, mobile content and hardware sales fuel industry revenue, economic impact  WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2026 – Overall consumer spending on video games in the United States totaled $60.7 billion in 2025, an […]

02.11.2026

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Tickets Now Available for iicon, the Interactive Innovation Conference Hosted by the Entertainment Software Association

April 27–30, 2026 | Fontainebleau Las VegasVisit iicon.com/event-info for tickets and join the leaders shaping the future WASHINGTON, D.C. (December […]

12.10.2025

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ESA Files Comments in Response to USTR Request for Comments on Section 301 Investigation of China’s Implementation of Commitments under the Phase One Agreement, 90 Fed. Reg. 48,733

Jennifer ThorntonGeneral CounselOffice of the U.S. Trade Representative600 17th Street, NWWashington, DC 20508 Re: Docket No. USTR-2025-0007: Request for Comments […]

12.03.2025

About the ESA

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