< BACK TO THEESA.COM Impact of the Video Game Industry National National Impact 1,958 Publisher, Developer & Hardware Company Locations 458 College Programs $90.3b Economic Impact 209 Varsity Esports Teams 428,646 Jobs Supported by the Industry Did You Know 11,000+ Companies across all sectors of the video game industry, including retail, hardware, software and accessories 428,000+ Jobs supported directly and indirectly by the video game industry Spotlight on California California is home to the largest number of video game industry companies in the nation, with over 600 companies located in the Golden State. Learn More Download National Fact Sheet 0 50B Dollars Added to Local Economy Download Fact Sheets Share Get in Touch! ADDRESS Entertainment Software Association 601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Email Us JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Email* PRIVACY POLICY STAY CONNECTED Copyright © 2021 Entertainment Software Association. Web design by Social Driver Home Privacy Policy Terms of Use Contact We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings Accept

IN THE SPOTLIGHT 2020 ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT 2021 ESSENTIAL FACTS ABOUT ESA POLICY POSITIONS STATE IMPACT NEWS & RESOURCES THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY Comprehensive Industry Research 227 million Americans are playing video games. So who are America’s video game players, and why do they play? Video games impact people’s lives in meaningful ways beyond the intrinsic joy of play. The ESA’s 2021 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? Scroll the facts below and download your copy of the 2021 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry to learn more. Who Plays Video Games? Today, nearly 227 million Americans play video games. Two thirds of adults and three quarters of kids under 18 play video games weekly. Click Here to Learn More IN THE SPOTLIGHT Thought Leadership and Perspectives Economic Impact E3 ESA Foundation OUR POLICIES Digital Wellness Esports First Amendment Immigration In-Game Purchases Intellectual Property Privacy Right to Repair Subscription Services Trade Policy Trust and Safety Violence ABOUT ESA Who We Are Membership Join Our Team QUICK LINKS ESRB Essential Facts Industry Impact By State ESA Foundation Media Kit E3 Get in Touch! ADDRESS Entertainment Software Association 601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Email Us JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Email* PRIVACY POLICY STAY CONNECTED Copyright © 2021 Entertainment Software Association. Web design by Social Driver Home Privacy Policy Terms of Use Contact We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings Accept