ESA Names New Head

Gamepolitics.com is reporting that the Entertainment Software Association has named Michael Gallagher as its new top boss. Gallagher replaces co-founder Doug Lowenstein, who left the organization earlier this year after taking a few parting shots at the industry and game journalism in general.

Gallagher comes to the ESA having formerly served as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information under President George W. Bush. Gallagher brings years of beltway insider experience to the industry group at a time when it is increasingly under scrutiny from federal lawmakers and the press.

The full article and comments from industry leaders can be found here. The full press release from the ESA is here for those who want to drill through it.