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Tag Archives: esports
Why can’t we all just play nice?
I’m relatively new to the concept of esports, games that feature professionally ranked teams who make a living out of competing in tournaments for large prizes. In fact, I’m actually a spring chicken when it comes to competitive games … Continue reading
On being the “face of the community” while female
Being a woman in the game industry in a player-facing role can be absolutely terrifying. The second players realize what you look like, you’re overwhelmed with comments from people criticizing you for your looks or complimenting you on how … Continue reading
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