ECA Regional Support

The Entertainment Consumers Association
announces support for regional chapters for the video game advocacy group:
WILTON, Connecticut, May 22, 2008 – The Entertainment Consumers
Association (ECA), the non-profit organization that represents video game
enthusiasts, today announced their support of chapter organizations created by
ECA members.

These newly formed networks give consumers the opportunity to connect with
like-minded gamers in their area. Participation is open to activities like
ECA-sponsored LAN parties, fund-raisers and contests in addition to attending
local events, conferences and shows. ECA chapters are forming now in local
gaming communities and college campuses all across the country. They adopt the
collective goal of educating the community on political issues that directly
affect the interactive entertainment industry and broadening the ECA’s mission –
to give gamers a voice.

“With over 40 ECA chapters already formed and many more on the way, we’re
incredibly encouraged by the number of gamers that have taken the initiative and
embraced our vision,” said Thomas Valentino, ECA Chapter Relations. “In the
coming months, we plan to coordinate group advocacy efforts that continue to
preserve our rights as gamers.”

A variety of community benefits are offered to all ECA members. Chapter members
and presidents will be able to take advantage of an active social network by
participating in meetings and activities involving passionate and politically
charged gaming fans in their area. ECA chapter members can also benefit by
gaining access to a larger professional network that can lead to career and
educational opportunities in the gaming industry.

In addition to their support of chapter organizations, the ECA recently took
over the National Association for the Protection of Video Games (NAPVG), a
Facebook group consisting of politically-minded gamers that are making their
voices heard. Serving the needs of these individuals and others who share the
same passion, the ECA website now hosts an “action center” page where gamers
everywhere can contact elected officials and become involved in pending state
and national legislation and issues that affect the gaming community.

For more information on the ECA, local chapters or to take action and sign up
for membership, please visit: www.theeca.com.



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