Number of jobs projected by the computer and video game industry in 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: 2009
Stat Source: Entertainment Software Association (ESA) 
Publisher (site that mentioned this stat): Entertainment Software Association (ESA)
Submitted By: Michael Raeford
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