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  • Industry Updates

Diving into Learning Games with #EdGamesExpo

A fireside chat at ESA HQ kicked off the start of the seventh annual #EdGamesExpo, the Department of Education's annual public showcase and celebration of educational learning games as well as innovative forms of learning technologies for children and students in education and special education.

01.10.2020

  • Industry Updates

Putting Player Safety First

Online platforms have an incredible ability to bring people together, forge new friendships and build communities. Creating a safe and positive experience for all our players is deeply important to everyone in our industry, many of whom not only create video games but also enjoy them with their own families.

12.17.2019

  • Statements and Filings

ESA Comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Enforcement of Copyrights and Digital millennium Copyright Act

December 16, 2019Filed electronically via www.regulations.gov; Docket No. USCBP-2019-0031    Robert E. PerezDeputy CommissionerU.S. Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland […]

12.16.2019

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How Video Games Can Reunite a Divided World

Last month, ESA President & CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis joined over 100 industry experts and innovators to represent the video game industry at The Digital Intelligence Symposium: XR+ Symposium in New York City.

12.11.2019

  • Statements and Filings

ESA Comments to Federal Trade Commission on COPPA

December 10, 2019 By Electronic Filing Ms. April TaborFederal Trade CommissionOffice of the Secretary, Room H-113 (Annex E) 600 Pennsylvania […]

12.10.2019

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Entertainment Software Association Applauds Appointment of Karyn A. Temple as Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel, Motion Picture Association

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents the U.S. video game industry, released a statement today congratulating U.S. Register of Copyrights Karyn A. Temple on her appointment as Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel with the Motion Picture Association (MPA).

12.10.2019

  • Statements and Filings

ESA Comments to California Attorney General on California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations

December 6, 2019 Via Email Privacy Regulations Coordinator California Office of the Attorney General 300 South Spring Street, First FloorLos […]

12.06.2019

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’Tis the Season… to Leverage Video Games

As the holidays approach, consider donating to a nonprofit organization that enlists video games as a tool for improving the […]

12.03.2019

  • Statements and Filings

ESA Comments to FTC on Negative Option Auto-Renewal Rule

December 2, 2019 Via Electronic Filing Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: 16 […]

12.02.2019

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  • Industry Updates

Three Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Video Games for the Holiday Season

Finding the perfect holiday gifts for loved ones can be stressful, especially when it comes to your kids. Fortunately, if you’re looking for the latest and greatest video games or plan on buying a new game console, we’ve got you covered with three things every parent should know.

11.27.2019

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Learning From The Pros

A recent event co-hosted by the ESA Foundation and Amazon Games in Washington, D.C., enabled students like Kayla Harwell to […]

11.26.2019

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A Glimpse into the Future

Last month, a game jam co-hosted by the ESA Foundation and Amazon Games immersed D.C.-area students in the world of […]

11.26.2019

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