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"ELSPA has been fundamental in bringing the UK games industry to the attention of the government"

Andy Payne, Just Flight

Andy Payne
welcome to elspa

ELSPA(the Entertainment & Leisure Software Publishers Association) was founded in 1989 to establish a specific and collective identity for the British computer and video game industry.


Since then, the membership has steadily grown from 12 to nearly 60 companies, including almost all the major companies concerned with the publishing and distribution of interactive leisure and entertainment software in the UK. ELSPA works to protect, promote and provide for the interests of all its members, as well as addressing issues that affect the industry as a whole through:

 

  • Industry Promotion
  • Sales Charts & reports
  • Conferences & Seminars
  • IP Crime enforcement
  • Reviewing proposed Legislation
  • Content ratings
  • Research reports
  • Careers promotion

latest elspa news

10 October 2008

Computer And Video Games Are A Force For Good

Computer and video games can help children make friends, forge closer relationships with adults, and have a positive impact on their lives. This was the conclusion of church and charity leaders taking part in a panel discussion hosted by The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA)

01 October 2008

UK Console Numbers More than Double Within A Year

Phenomenal sales see UK console base of next gen systems already hits 17.3 million.

25 September 2008

Computer Games Boost Maths Attainment

ELSPA, the Entertainment Leisure & Software Publishers Association today welcomes news of a pioneering study into the benefit of using games to improve learning which has found they can boost maths attainment.

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