Number of American jobs projected to by provided by entertainment software companies by 2009.
Stat: By 2009, it is projected that the industry will support over a quarter of a million American jobs.
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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