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Annual Nite to Unite event also hands Miyamoto the ESA Champion Award

Expanded format to make way for increased audience numbers and non-ESA member companies

Charitable arm of industry representative details nine children's organisations to receive funding

Former RIAA and Department of Justice exec joins US trade body

The payout is to be made following the failed attempt to defend unconstitutional law on appeal

Selection of titles for the Xbox 360 raises money for a number of American children's organisations

Report suggests publisher is fifth high-profile departure of US trade association

Disclosure reveals First Amendment issues, IP protection, piracy and patent reform were on the agenda

But ECA boss says more companies likely to quit US trade association

The choice of Texas Governor Rick Perry as E3 keynote speaker has sparked controversy and allegations of politicising the event

Last year's move to Santa Monica cost E3 organisers more than $5 million in event cancellation fees

The Entertainment Software Association has filed a Special 301 Report with the US Trade Representative outlining the challenge that international piracy poses to the growth of the videogames industry.

In his final speech as president of the Entertainment Software Association, Doug Lowenstein blasted publishers, developers and the gaming press for failing to protect the future of the industry.

The Electronic Software Association has officially announced the departure of president Doug Lowenstein, after twelve years with the organisation.