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Paul Jackson on why it's time for change at ELSPA.

ELSPA has published its manifesto for 2007, revealing plans to focus on modernising the organisation, working more closely with members and representing the industry in the political arena.

ELSPA has declared that the British videogames industry hit an "all time high" in 2006 with a 7 per cent increase in the number of games sold - bringing the total number to 65.1 million units.

ELSPA director general Paul Jackson has called on Boris Johnson to take a closer look at videogames following the Tory MP's outspoken criticisms of the medium.

ELSPA has welcomed a recent report by the UK government which acknowledges IP theft as a serious crime.

Eidos exec Ian Livingstone has told a House of Commons select committee that parents must take responsibility for what children play - and that there's no evidence violent games can change behaviour.

In a speech delivered at the BAFTA headquarters, ELSPA boss Paul Jackson has declared that videogames are set to make a "quantum leap" in terms of both profile and reputation.

ELSPA is remaining quiet on the issue of the new format E3, with managing director Michael Rawlinson simply taking the opportunity to highlight the significance of UK trade events.

Assistance from investigators at the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association has resulted in the extension of a prison sentence for a British man convicted of handling stolen goods.

ELSPA has launched a new website designed to help parents understand the age ratings system for videogames and make more informed choices when buying games for children.

As one of the most significant trading periods for the games industry nears its inevitable end for another year, the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association has revealed the contenders for the prestigious Christmas number one

Long-serving ELSPA director general Roger Bennett has announced his intention to step down from the role next July, ending a sixteen year run at the head of the UK's videogames publishing trade body.