- 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 Appointment of Brendan Carr as FCC Chairman
11.22.2024
- Statements and Filings
The Entertainment Software Association Statement on the 2024 Elections
11.07.2024
- Statements and Filings
ESA Statement on the U.S. Copyright Office’s Triennial Rulemaking on Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
10.25.2024
- DE&I
- Events
Gaming for Everyone: Creating an Inclusive Environment for a Global Player Community
This week, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) gathered with cross-sector experts, innovators and changemakers in New York City for the […]
07.20.2023
- 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
- DE&I
ESA Members Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community
This month, ESA members released exciting new creative updates and products to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during Pride […]
06.30.2023
- DE&I
- Events
ESA & Women in Government: The Power of Video Games in Aging
The Entertainment Software Association partnered with Women In Government to host a virtual panel discussion on the power of video […]
06.27.2023
- DE&I
Celebrating Pride with Overwatch 2
Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 is a thrilling free-to-play, team-based action game for millions of players globally. With the goal of making […]
06.23.2023
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments to Federal Trade Commission on Negative Option Rule
Via Electronic Filing Stephanie WeinerNational Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce1401 Constitution Ave., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20230 Re: Docket […]
06.23.2023
- DE&I
Zynga’s #PlayWithPride Campaign
Interactive entertainment company Zynga is on a mission to connect the world through games. Zynga’s annual Pride month celebration, “Play […]
06.21.2023
- DE&I
Rainbow Rioter localizes game content for different cultures and communities
Kat Wong has had a lifelong love of video games. So much so, that she decided in elementary school she was going to work in the gaming industry. Kat hails from Hawaii – a state that hasn’t typically been known as a hotbed for video game development companies.
06.02.2023
- Events
The ESA at GamesBeat 2023: How Video Games are Revolutionizing Healthcare
This week, ESA participated in GamesBeat's 15th annual Summit to explore how the video game industry is evolving to address challenges across sectors – including healthcare.
05.25.2023
- 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
- Events
Magic on the Hill: ESA Presents a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Hogwarts Legacy
ESA, in partnership with Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software, hosted a behind-the-scenes webinar for congressional staffers to provide a glimpse into the game design process for the global game phenomenon Hogwarts Legacy.
05.05.2023
- DE&I
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Riot Games showcases AAPI employees
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States, and Riot Games has been celebrating the diversity of the AAPI community and its contributions to the video game industry all month long.
05.01.2023