Capcom confirms its support of the bill, while the ESA explains their backing.
The ESA released a statement explaining their backing of SOPA. Capcom also issued a statement confirming their support of the bill.
Earlier this week, it was erroneously reported that Nintendo had removed their name from a list of SOPA supporters. It was then discovered that the ESA, of which Nintendo is a member, was still on the list.
The ESA explained "As an industry of innovators and creators, we understand the importance of both technological innovation and content protection, and do not believe the two are mutually exclusive. Rogue websites – those singularly devoted to profiting from their blatant illegal piracy – restrict demand for legitimate video game products and services, thereby costing jobs. Our industry needs effective remedies to address this specific problem, and we support the House and Senate proposals to achieve this objective. We are mindful of concerns raised about a negative impact on innovation. We look forward to working with the House and Senate, and all interested parties, to find the right balance and define useful remedies to combat willful wrongdoers that do not impede lawful product and business model innovation."
A spokesperson from Capcom stated "The ESA represents us on these matters". Other companies that apart of the ESA have not confirmed nor denied whether they are still in support of the bill.
SOPA, short for Stop Online Piracy Act, expands the ability of copyright holders and law enforcement to combat online piracy and counterfeiting. It has come under heavy scrutiny for its potential negative effects on free speech, online business operations, privacy, and internet security.