Trade associations representing the video game industry including the Entertainment Software Association of Canada, have responded to the conflict in Ukraine with a statement.

The Guide to Esports outlines worldwide economic growth, demographics, job creation, and educational and social opportunities. The guide also details the industry’s commitment to the principles of responsible gameplay and player well-being, integrity, diversity and fair play.

Canada’s video game industry has quietly grown into one of the largest and most successful in the world. Over the past 25 years many of the largest and most well-known studios have made Canada home. With close to 1,000 studios spread across the country Canada’s industry is an ecosystem of multinationals and Canadian owned and operated studios.

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada is proud to partner with the Public Health Agency of Canada in communicating public health measures to gamers across the country. The pandemic has affected our communities, our everyday lives and our health.

Have a read of our latest Annual Report and learn more about what ESAC is doing for our industry here in Canada.

The term gamer usually sparks conversations in the gaming community. We wanted to hear from gamers to find out what they thought of the term and if they had to describe themselves if they would use the term. Here’s what we learned.

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada is proud to partner with the Public Health Agency of Canada in communicating public health measures to gamers across the country. The pandemic has affected our communities, our everyday lives and our health.

Resources, updates and more about how the video game industry is responding to COVID-19