2019 ESSENTIAL FACTS About the Computer and Video Game IndustryThe Entertainment Software Association (ESA) released 2019 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry in May, 2019. Ipsos conducted the annual research for the ESA. The study is the most in-depth and targeted survey of its kind, gathering data from more than 4,000 Americans about their video game playing habits and attitudes. The 2019 Essential Facts also includes data provided by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and The NPD Group. Foreword 3 At-A-Glance 5 Average Gamer 6 Social recognize outstanding achievements in the interactive arts and sciences; and host an annual awards show, the D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Awards, to enhance awareness of the interactive art form. Other special programs and initiatives led by the AIAS also include the prestigious D.I.C.E. Summit and D.I.C.E. Europe, bringing together the top video game designers and developers from around the world and business leaders from all major publishers to discuss the state of the industry, its trends and the future; and Into the Pixel, an exploration and celebration of the art of video games. Please visit our website at: interactive INTERNATIONAL GAME DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION | IGDA The IGDA supports and empowers game developers around the world in achieving fulfilling and sustainable careers through connecting worldwide game developers at all stages of their careers to peers with shared interests and goals, advocating on issues that are important to the professional and personal success of game developers, and providing educational resources for students, game developers, and game development studios that help solve game developments most difficult challenges. ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE RATING BOARD | ESRB The ESRB is a non-profit, self-regulatory body that assigns age and content ratings for video games and mobile apps so parents can make informed choices. It also enforces advertising guidelines adopted by the video game industry and helps companies implement responsible online and mobile privacy practices under its Privacy Certified program. ESA FOUNDATION | ESAFOUNDATION Created by the American entertainment software industry, the ESA Foundation works to make a positive difference in the lives of Americas youth by providing scholarships to the next generation of industry innovators and supporting charitable organizations and schools that leverage entertainment software and technology. The ESA Foundation receives its primary funding proceeds from the signature annual fundraiser Nite to Unite and other charitable initiatives. THE NPD GROUP , INC. | NPD NPD is the leading global provider of market information and business solutions covering brick-and- mortar, e-commerce, and emerging channels in more than 20 industries. We combine our unique data assets with analytic solutions to help our clients measure performance, predict trends, and improve results, advising them to help drive successful growth. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, consumer electronics, e-commerce, entertainment, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, juvenile products, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, technology, toys, travel retail, games, and watches/jewelry. ESA PARTNERS 22 ESA ESSENTIAL FACTS 2019ESA members 505 Games Activision Blizzard, Inc. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America, Inc. Bethesda Softworks, LLC Bungie, Inc. Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Deep Silver Disney Electronic Arts, Inc. Epic Games, Inc. Focus Home Interactive Gearbox Publishing, LLC GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. Intellivision Entertainment, LLC Kalypso Media Group Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Legends of Learning Magic Leap, Inc. Microsoft Corporation Natsume, Inc. NCSOFT NEXON America, Inc. Nintendo of America Inc. NVIDIA Corporation Paracosma, Inc. Phosphor Studios Rebellion Developments, Ltd Riot Games Sega of America Six Foot LLC Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. Square Enix, Ltd. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. T encent America THQ Nordic Ubisoft, Inc. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Inc. Wizards of the Coast XSEED Games 23 ESA ESSENTIAL FACTS 2019