- 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 the Appointment of Andrew Ferguson and Mark Meador to the FTC
12.12.2024
- 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
Entertainment Software Association Statement on Successful Piracy Prosecution
The Entertainment Software Association issued the following statement on the successful piracy prosecution in the Western District of Washington: “The […]
02.11.2022
- Industry Updates
Online Safety a Video Game Industry Priority on Safer Internet Day 2022 and Beyond
“Safety is not a competitive issue for the video game industry—it is a shared priority that requires collective action,” Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Senior Vice President & General Counsel Gina Vetere said.
02.08.2022
- Statements and Filings
2022 International Intellectual Property Alliance Special 301 Report Submission
On January 31, 2022, the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) filed its annual Special 301 Report submission with the Office […]
01.31.2022
- Statements and Filings
The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) Comments Regarding “Special 301” Review
January 31, 2022 Submitted via regulations.gov Docket No. USTR–2021–0021 Mr. Daniel LeeAssistant United States Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual […]
01.31.2022
- Events
What’s Needed to Design and Build an Inclusive Metaverse?
ESA Foundation Executive Director Anastasia Staten led “Video Games and the Metaverse: How We Will Build it Together,” a GamesBeat Summit panel with leading industry members on “building this new reality to reflect our aspirations and diversity.”
01.27.2022
- Industry Updates
What’s Needed to Design and Build an Inclusive Metaverse?
On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, ESA Foundation Executive Director Anastasia Staten led “Video Games and the Metaverse: How We Will […]
01.26.2022
- Press Releases
U.S. Consumer Video Game Spending Totaled $60.4 Billion in 2021
Overall total consumer spending on video games in the U.S. totaled $60.4 billion in 2021, an 8 percent increase over 2020, according to new data released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and The NPD Group.
01.18.2022
- Statements and Filings
ESA Announces That E3 2022 Will Not Be Held in Person
Washington, D.C. – January, 6, 2022 – The ESA today issued the following statement about its annual industry event E3. […]
01.06.2022
- Data & Insights
Report: The Guide to Esports
The Growing World of Esports Esports, also known as competitive gaming, is revolutionizing how consumers watch, follow and engage with […]
12.14.2021
- Press Releases
News Release: Global Trade Groups Launch First Comprehensive Guide to Fast-growing, Worldwide Esports Phenomenon
‘The Guide to Esports’ Explains Competitive Gaming Fundamentals, the Global Impact of Esports and the Importance of Intellectual Property to […]
12.14.2021
- Industry Updates
The ESA Foundation Hosts “Games for Good 2021,” a Week-Long Video Game Streaming Event Raising Funds for Vital Causes
Streamers, esports personalities, sponsors and partners come together online to raise money and awareness for charities helping underrepresented communities and […]
12.13.2021
- Events
ESA Partnered With National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Family Online Safety Institute and Take This for Online Safety Webinar
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) hosted “Chums, Cheaters and Creeps: An Educational Webinar about Keeping […]
12.03.2021