Gender in the Esports and Gaming Community
The gaming industry has seen a significant increase in female players, with almost half of gaming audiences in the US being female. Women and gender minorities are making their presence known in the industry, from professional esports leagues to game development and content creation.
The gaming industry is no longer male-dominated. Many girls and women play various video game genres. According to Statista, almost half of US gaming audiences are female. Women are under-represented in games media and the industry, but they make up a significant chunk of gamers and spending power. Women and LGBTQ+ individuals are making waves in esports. Riot Games' Valorant has the Game Changers initiative, celebrating professional teams with women and gender minorities. The*gamehers community partners with Thunderpick to support women in esports. They will host a bi-annual tournament and create brand features and Twitch streams. LGBTQ+ representation in games is improving. Iconic female characters like Lara Croft and Ellie are joined by queer characters like Dorian from Dragon Age: Inquisition. Independent LGBTQ games are prominent at game jams. Games like Dys4ia and Coming Out Simulator 2014 are popular examples. Gaming content creation is also diverse. Women and gender minorities are creating content on platforms like Twitch and YouTube.
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