Number of people directly and indirectly employed by Computer and video game companies.
Stat: Computer and video game companies directly and indirectly employ more than 80,000 people in 31 states.
Stat Categories: Video Game Industry Stats
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Years: Unknown
Stat Source: Entertainment Software Association (ESA) 
Publisher (site that mentioned this stat): Entertainment Software Association (ESA)
Submitted By: Michael Raeford
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