Data Sources
The data found on the ESA's Industry Impact hub is derived from a variety of sources including:
The ESA's "Essential Facts about the Video Game Industry" report. This report details American's video game usage and can be found here. View Here
The ESA's "Video Games in the 21st Century" economic impact report, a comprehensive look at the companies that make up the US video game industry, and industry's overall impact on the US's economy. View Here
The ESA's annual holiday survey, which tracks both kids' and parents' holiday gift trends. View Here The ESA's 2025 "Video Games and Veterans" survey. View Here
In addition, the Impact Hub features data from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), Circana, and Sensor Tower.