Entertainment Software Association

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. It is based in Washington, D.C. Most of the top publishers in the gaming world (or their American subsidiaries) are members of the ESA.

Not to be confused with Entertainment Software Rating Board or ESA.
Entertainment Software Association
FormerlyInteractive Digital Software Association (1994–2003)
Company type501(c)(6) non-profit organization
IndustryVideo games
FoundedApril 1994 (1994-04)
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., U.S.
Area served
United States
Key people
Stanley Pierre-Louis (president & CEO)
Websitewww.theesa.com

The ESA also organized the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) trade expo in Los Angeles, California. The ESA's policy is based by member companies serving on the ESA's three Working Groups: "Intellectual Property Working Group", "Public Policy Committee" and "Public Relations Working Group".

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