Gamers now have a new organization to look to for support in government. Congressional members have launched a new caucus known as Congressional Caucus for Competitiveness in Entertainment Technology, or E-TECH for short. E-TECH will promote economic, educational and social benefits of video games, as well as address ongoing issues within the burgeoning interactive entertainment sector.
Congressmen Kevin Brady, co-leader of E-TECH, has already done research into the video game industry to help promote the launch of the new caucus:
* In 2010, computer and video games contributed $24 billion in sales to the U.S. economy.
* The computer and video games industry employs 120,000 Americans in high-paying jobs in 34 states.
* Computer and video games help soldiers rehabilitate, keep seniors active, and educate our children.
It will be interesting to see what this new caucus can do for the industry in Congress, and what sort of impact can come from it. We will follow E-TECH and keep you posted on what it can do for the industry.
Source: Videogamevoters.org
