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The U.S. video game industry generated $101 billion in annual economic output in 2024 while supporting nearly 350,000 U.S. jobs. Explore The Impact of Video Games
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The U.S. video game industry generated $101 billion in...
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2022 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry; About...
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Jul 15, 2020 · Video games impact people’s lives in meaningful ways beyond the intrinsic joy of play. The ESA’s 2020 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry answers frequently asked questions like who plays video games, why do people play video games and how and when do people play?
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The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is the trade association of the video game industry in the United States. It was formed in April 1994 as the Interactive Digital Software Association (IDSA) and renamed on July 21, 2003.
Jul 13, 2021 · The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) serves as the voice and advocate for the U.S. video game industry. Its members are the innovators, creators, publishers and business leaders...
As a membership association, the IGDA represents and advocates on behalf of all individuals in the video game industry. We fully support equality in the workplace, cordial respectful communications, safe social interactions, and an environment that reflects fairness and mutual respect throughout the industry.”
Jul 13, 2021 · Though best-known by the player community for running E3 each year, the ESA is a trade association representing the interests of the video game industry to policy makers in the US government.