What Are the Most Popular Games Women Play?
Women have been playing video games since its inception, yet there has always been a stigma in regards to the games that we play. Up until recently, women have been associated with games such as Animal Crossing, League of Legends…
The Rise of Fortnite Girl Gamers
Since it was released in 2017, popular video game Fortnite has been dominated by men. Approximately 30% of players on Fortnite are women, and that number has been rising steadily. In one of the most viewed advertisements for the game,…
Remarkable Professional Gamer Woman Jules Bish
Let’s meet professional gamer woman Julia “Bish” Robson. Robson is currently an Esports Correspondent for GINX Esports TV and a professional sponsored gamer from Johannesburg, South Africa. She is one of the leading esports personalities on the continent known for…
My E3 Recap: Going to the Electronic Entertainment Expo for the First Time
My e3 Recap and Why I’m Shocked I Was Able to Go When I was sitting at my computer watching Twitch streams of E3 last June, I never even dreamed I'd be doing an E3 recap this year. For one,…
Burnout! My Remarkable Journey to Become a Video Game Developer
It is hard to find balance between life and work for any young woman that is trying to build her career and be a professional. We tend to put family, relationships, friendships, and even our health on hold to go…
Gaming in Japan: Paradise or Prejudice?
Japan is the home of many iconic gaming companies including Nintendo and Sony, but the country’s love of video games runs deeper than you might expect. When I moved to Japan, my entire knowledge of Japanese culture was based on…
How a Youtube Gamer Girl Started a Successful Channel Before Ever Showing Her Face
Ouassima is a popular YouTuber with over 100,000 subscribers to her channel. If you’ve looked online for fatalities in Mortal Kombat X you’ve probably seen a video made by Ouassima (or MsLaraCroftx as she goes by on YouTube). Her most popular…
Meet the PhD Student That is Examining Gaming Diversity, Esports, and Video Game Characters with Eye-Opening Results
Alexandra Orlando’s journey started out very similar to many college gamers. Excited for the future, yet unsure of how she could turn her true passion into a career. Following the typical path, she pursued her other interests of writing and…
My Gaming Journey: Growing, Connecting, and Life Lessons Learned While Gaming
My introduction into the world of gaming started when I was quite young. I still remember the days before video games, living in Bangladesh where my primary gaming option was board games (Monopoly, Ludo, Chess) with family. Unlike many people…
Twitch Spotlight: Happy Gaming From Greece
Eleni is a gamer that goes by the name Lady_Len on Twitch. She is from the beautiful city of Ioannina, Greece and mostly plays Dota 2, World of Warcraft, The Binding of Issac, and League of Legends on European servers.…