Joining Activision, Vivendi, LucasArts, iD, Crave, and Codemasters NCSosft is leaving the ESA according to
Game Politics. NCSoft is falling on tough times and leaving the ESA will also help reduce some of the costs as it takes money to be a part of the organization. The membership is down to 21 members from 28 a year ago.
-Update- We got sent word from NCSoft saying the move was NOT because of financial reasons. You can read more at
Game Politics.