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In this week's episode Andrea and Britt are joined by the CEO and President of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Stanley Pierre-Louis to discuss their new Essential Facts report for 2024. They discuss how there are more gamers in the U.S. than ever and how many of them are older than you think. They also chat about how AI is impacting game creators, what the ESA is keeping tabs on in this election year, and so much more!

Learn about the Essential Facts Report at: http://www.theesa.com

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Time stamps:

00:00:00 - Special Interview with Stanley Pierre-Louis

00:02:20 - The Growing Demographic of Video Game Players

00:04:22 - The Evolving Face of Gamers

00:06:28 - The Benefits of Gaming with Family

00:08:29 - The Educational Benefits of Games for Kids

00:10:31 - Creating a Safe Community for Players

00:12:26 - The Growing Market for Video Games

00:14:40 - The Health of the Video Game Industry

00:16:38 - Growth and Stability of the Gaming Industry

00:20:55 - The Changing Definition of "Gamer"

00:23:06 - Embracing the Nerd Identity

00:25:19 - AI in the Gaming Industry

00:27:24 - Unanswered Questions about AI and Copyright

00:29:35 - AI Tools in Games and Media

00:31:40 - Advocating for the Gaming Industry in Policy Discussions

00:33:33 - The Impact of Younger Policy Makers on the Video Game Industry

00:35:47 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Gaming Perspectives

00:37:52 - The Video Game Ecosystem

00:40:17 - The Death of E3 and The Future of Consumer Shows

00:42:29 - Celebrating 30 Years of the Entertainment Industry

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