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Monday, March 23, 2009

New study from ESAC to be released Wednesday

Next Wednesday, March 25, the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) will be releasing it's new national study of the Canadian video game industry and hosting a small gathering to review a few of the highlights. We would like to invite you all to attend, so if you can squeeze it in to your busy schedule, we'd love to see you!

Please find the details below:
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The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) invites you to join us for the launch of:

"Canada's Entertainment Software Industry: The Opportunities and Challenges of a Growing Industry"

This first of its kind national study of the Canadian industry is based on original research, interviews and surveys of Canada's industry leaders.

Some of the interesting facts and figures the study highlights include:

* $1.7 billion in direct economic activity
* 247 companies within the entertainment software industry in Canada
* 14,000 Canadians directly employed
* Current and projected growth rates
* Industry concentration
* The impact of government policy and support on the continued growth of the industry

Please join us on March 25th at 5:30pm in the Canada Lounge @ GDC (Booth 5120 NH) for a brief presentation.

We hope to see you there!

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