- 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
Statement from the Entertainment Software Association on the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.4569)
09.18.2024
- Statements and Filings
The Entertainment Software Association Submits Comments to Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority
08.16.2024
- Statements and Filings
ESA Statement on D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision in Green v. Department of Justice
08.05.2024
- 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
- Statements and Filings
ESA Statement on 2023 Special 301 Report
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents the U.S. video game industry, today issued the following statement on the 2022 Special 301 Report released by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
04.28.2023
- DE&I
Celebrating Women in IP: World Intellectual Property Day 2023
This year’s World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is on April 26, 2023. This year’s theme, Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity, honors trailblazing women and raises awareness of their representation in IP.
04.26.2023
- Industry Updates
ESA Supports Safer Internet Day 2023
As a proud supporter of Safer Internet Day, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) joins those in D.C. and around the world in highlighting the importance of creating better online experiences.
02.07.2023
- Statements and Filings
ESA Comments on NFTs and Intellectual Property
February 3, 2023 Filed electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. PTO-C-2022-0035 Katherine K. VidalUnder Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Propertyand Director of […]
02.03.2023
- Statements and Filings
The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) Comments Regarding “Special 301” Review
January 30, 2023 Submitted via regulations.gov Docket No. USTR 2022-0016 Mr. Daniel LeeAssistant United States Trade Representative for Innovation and […]
01.30.2023
- Data & Insights
- Press Releases
U.S. Consumer Video Game Spending Totaled $56.6 Billion in 2022
Overall total consumer spending on video games in the United States totaled $56.6 billion in 2022 as video game sales stabilize following back-to-back record years in 2020 and 2021, according to new data released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and The NPD Group.
01.17.2023
- DE&I
- Statements and Filings
ESA and Gay Gaming Professionals Issue Statement of Support for Respect for Marriage Act
We celebrate the Respect for Marriage Act, an important piece of bipartisan legislation that safeguards the rights and protections to which same-sex and interracial couples and their families are entitled. The interactive entertainment industry remains steadfast in our commitment to achieving progress on equality and inclusion throughout society, including with our workforce and player communities.
12.13.2022