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	Entertainment Software Association - Kotaku
		Over the past month the Entertainment Software Association has lost a number of high profile members, acknowledged that they spent more than $5 million to move E3 to Santa Monica for a year and taken heat for the role, or some say lack-thereof, that CEO Michael Gallagher has played in the industry since his appointment.
		The Entertainment Software Association paid more than $5 million last year to stop hosting their annual trade show in Los Angeles, only to bring their new, downsized show back to the city a year later, according to IRS documents obtained by Kotaku.
		Rich Taylor, Entertainment Software Association senior vice president of communications and research, said that all of the changes made by the association, including the costly jump from LA and the increase in dues, were decisions made by the group's board, which is made up of executives from 19 of the association's 25 member companies.
	kotaku.com /gaming/entertainment-software-association (1334 words)

	Entertainment Software Association - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is the trade association of the computer and video game industry in the United States.
		It was formed in April 1994 as the Interactive Digital Software Association (IDSA) and was renamed to ESA on July 16, 2003.
		As of 2005 the president of the ESA is Douglas Lowenstein.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Entertainment_Software_Association (97 words)

	Posts tagged Esa at Joystiq
		The AP reports that the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) spent $714,000 lobbying the federal government in the first quarter of this year.
		Hollenshead reiterates that the ESA is a "credit to the industry." According to the Post, many companies might be concerned at the continued expense of maintaining ESA membership, no longer having the perks of "the spectacle of E3," to use analyst Michael Pachter's words.
		The ESA says membership dues were lower in the past because of income generated by E3, but revenues dropped significantly when the ESA board (made up of executives from publishers) moved the venue last year.
	www.joystiq.com /tag/esa (2623 words)

	The Entertainment Software Association - Home Page
		The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is the U.S. association exclusively dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of companies that publish computer and video games for video game consoles, personal computers, and the Internet.
		The ESA offers a range of services to interactive entertainment software publishers including a global anti-piracy program, business and consumer research, government relations and intellectual property protection efforts.
		Entertainment software piracy is estimated to cost the U.S. industry billions of dollars every year.
	esa.powelltate.com (323 words)

	The Entertainment Software Association - Industry Facts
		Entertainment software companies currently employ — directly and indirectly — more than 80,000 people in 31 states, revealed a 2007 Economists Incorporated report.
		America's entertainment software industry creates a wide array of video and computer games to meet the demands and tastes of audiences as diverse as our nation's population.
		More than two-thirds of all heads of households play games This vast audience is fueling the growth of this multi-billion dollar segment of the U.S. economy and bringing jobs to communities across the nation.
	www.theesa.com /facts/index.asp (407 words)

	id Software Leaves the Entertainment Software Association - Fourth big player to end membership - Softpedia
		Association, has said that "We can confirm that id Software has decided not to renew its membership in the ESA.
		The first shock for the ESA was that both Activision and Vivendi Games, which are very soon going to form the biggest game publisher in the world, have decided to quit the ESA and also to pull out of the E3 video gaming show that is going to be organized this summer.
		The ESA should be the main public voice of the videogames industry, serving as a talking and negotiation partner when legislation involving games is being discussed and pushing for initiatives that could benefit the industry.
	news.softpedia.com /news/id-Software-Leaves-the-Entertainment-Software-Association-86511.shtml (486 words)

	Entertainment Software Associationâ€™s President Stepping Down
		oug Lowenstein, the founding president of the Entertainment Software Association is leaving the organization in early 2007 after 12 years.
		"I have been honored to represent the amazing companies of the ESA, to serve as their advocate and to be part of an industry which is having such a profound and positive effect on our culture and the world of entertainment," Lowenstein said.
		The ESA is an organization that serves the business and public affairs needs for video game manufacturers and other providers of electronic entertainment.
	www.gameinformer.com /News/Story/200612/N06.1219.1048.00089.htm (155 words)

	LucasArts Leaves the Entertainment Software Association - It's not the end, but it's close - Softpedia
		LucasArts, the publisher and game developer branch of the extensive George Lucas entertainment empire, has apparently opted out of its membership with the Entertainment Software Association.
		There have even been voices that have said that the organization should disband and that a new organization should be created to represent the videogame industry when it comes to important decisions that affect it.
		We are confident the industry will continue to thrive and ESA will continue to create a beneficial environment for the entire entertainment software industry".
	news.softpedia.com /news/LucasArts-Leaves-the-Entertainment-Software-Association-85903.shtml (532 words)

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	IGN: Entertainment Software Association Announces Evolution of E3expo for 2007
		As currently envisioned, it will still take place in Los Angeles, described by ESA as a "great and supportive partner helping to build E3." It will focus on press events and small meetings with media, retail, development, and other key sectors.
		The ESA is the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet.
		ESA members collectively account for more than 90 percent of the $7 billion in entertainment software sales in the U.S. in 2005, and billions more in export sales of entertainment software.
	games.ign.com /articles/722/722020p1.html (563 words)

	Entertainment Software Association Announces Details Of New E3
		The centerpiece of the invitation-only, three-day event will be the opportunity for both ESA members and non-members to stage major press events, and to have intimate meetings in premier hotel suites and meeting rooms with media, retailers, developer partners, and other audiences.
		In addition, the nearby Barker Hangar will be converted into a software showcase where attendees will be able to casually test drive the featured video games planned for the coming holiday season and beyond.
		ESA expects that event booking will be launched within the next 30 days.
	gameinfowire.com /news.asp?nid=9554 (679 words)

	PC World - Entertainment Software Association Names President
		The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) on Thursday announced its new president — Michael D. Gallagher, former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications andamp; Information to the Bush Administration.
		The ESA was responsible for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) and continues its efforts with the E3 Media and Business Summit, which happens this summer.
		Lowenstein has been the public face of the ESA throughout its rise to public awareness, representing the voice of the video and computer game industry as it’s faced criticism from politicians who say that the business hasn’t done enough to shield minors from game violence and sexuality.
	www.pcworld.com /article/id,131969-pg,1/article.html (567 words)

	Video Games - Notebook - New York Times
		The Entertainment Software Association (founded in 1994 as the Interactive Digital Software Association), with its roughly $20 million budget, is a relative minnow among the K Street crowd.
		The Entertainment Software Association has successfully challenged laws regulating the sale of games in at least nine states, but more such bills are moving through statehouses, including the one in Albany.
		He noted, for example, that the Entertainment Software Rating Board, which operates independently from the Entertainment Software Association, recently effectively banned the violent game Manhunt 2.
	www.nytimes.com /2007/07/02/arts/02lobb.html?ex=1341028800&en=d1509f605db4b425&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss (1090 words)

	Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA)
		The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit membership organization established to serve the needs of those who play computer and video games.
		Formed in 2006, the ECA is an advocacy organization for consumers of interactive entertainment.
		The association publishes several well-known publications in the interactive entertainment space that serve the needs of our members as well as the broader community.
	www.theeca.com (315 words)

	Gamasutra - Crave Departs Entertainment Software Association
		This departure, if confirmed, will be the latest of a number that have recently included Doom creator id Software (though theirs has been described as 'temporary' by CEO Todd Hollenshead), as well as the soon to be merged Activision and Vivendi Games, plus LucasArts.
		So far, companies have declined to give publicly stated reasoning for their decisions to leave the trade organization, which lobbies in Washington on behalf of members, conducts anti-piracy campaigns, and helps to organize the now scaled-down E3 show.
		In conversations with Crave, representatives stated that they value their longstanding membership with the ESA and remain committed to the values and goals of the association."]
	www.gamasutra.com /php-bin/news_index.php?story=19158 (440 words)

	Entertainment Software Association Backing Politicians and Candidates
		The ESA has already approved the creation of a political action committee, which should be fully operational by the end of March.
		The PAC is already poised to donate $50,000 to $100,000 to political candidates this year, which is about as much that gets donated by similar organizations representing film and music.
		The ESA will also be getting the 100,000 people in their Video Game Voters Network more involved.
	news.filefront.com /entertainment-software-association-backing-politicians-and-candidates (898 words)

	Entertainment Software Association to sue California
		The Entertainment Software Association is planning to sue the State of California over the passage of AB1179, a bill that has outlawed the sale of violent video games to minors.
		President Douglas Lowenstein said that he "intends to file a lawsuit to strike this law down," and added that he is "confident that we will prevail."
		Is this a case of the ESA throwing respect for laws meant to protect children to the wind?
	arstechnica.com /news.ars/post/20051011-5418.html (1461 words)

	E3 06: ESA releases E3 factoids - News at GameSpot
		Posted May 4, 2006 4:40 pm PT The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today issued a fact sheet that puts the size of its Electronic Entertainment Expo into perspective.
		This year the ESA reports it has more than 400 companies from 90 countries signed up to show their wares, 540,000 square feet of exhibitor space for visitors to canvas, and more than 175 industry leaders presenting over the course of its conference and workshop program.
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	www.gamespot.com /news/6149037.html (1720 words)

	GameSpy: ESA (Entertainment Software Association) Company Profile
		ESA members collectively account for more than 90 percent of the $7.4 billion in entertainment software sold in the U.S. in 2006, and billions more in export sales of U.S.-made entertainment software.
		ESA also owns and operates the E3 Media & Business Summit.
		PlayStation 2 ESA Triple Pack -- Splashdown Rides Gone Wild, ATV Offroad Fury 2, and Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2
	www.gamespy.com /company/950/950417.html (186 words)

	Entertainment Software Association
		The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is the trade association of the computer and video game industry in the United States.
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	www.politicalbase.com /groups/entertainment-software-association/13740 (159 words)

	Video Game Voters Network Targets New Mexico Game Tax Proposal \| GamePolitics
		Let's leave the parenting to parents, not new government programs which once again unfairly target video games.
		The VGVN is operated by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents the interests of U.S. video game publishers.
		It is great that they are getting the VGVN involved, but we need the ESA involved.
	www.gamepolitics.com /2008/01/30/video-game-voters-network-targets-new-mexico-game-tax-proposal (946 words)

	Entertainment Software Association - ESA
		Short for Entertainment Software Association, ESA is an association dedicated to serving the business and public affair's needs of companies that publish computer and console games.
		The official ESA web page can be found at: http://www.theesa.com
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	www.computerhope.com /jargon/e/esa.htm (80 words)

	Unlevel playing field for video games? - CNET News.com
		As such, the gaming industry's rating agency, the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB), had given it a rating of M, for mature.
		But in the wake of the revelations about the additional, sexual, content, the ESRB was forced to change the rating to A, for adults only.
		Once reported, our staff will be notified and the comment will be reviewed.
	news.cnet.com /Unlevel-playing-field-for-video-games/2008-1082_3-5840293.html (1506 words)

	Join the ©Team
		Learn more about the ESA's on-site intellectual property workshops for middle and high school students, which provide an easy way to learn about intellectual property rights, game piracy, and the interactive entertainment industry.
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	www.jointhecteam.com /index.html (300 words)

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