Summary
Alyska, a female video game streamer, is gaining attention by playing horror games and attracting a large audience. Although video gaming has traditionally been seen as a male-dominated activity, women now make up about half of gamers. Alyska's success highlights changing perceptions of women in gaming and how they are claiming their place in the industry.
Key Facts
- Alyska is a female video game streamer with about 585,000 followers.
- Women now account for roughly half of the gaming community.
- Alyska plays a variety of games, including horror, despite initial reluctance.
- She has noticed an increase in female viewers, now around 10% of her audience.
- Streaming games is a competitive job that requires managing multiple platforms.
- The video game industry in the UK is projected to reach £13.7 billion in revenue this year.
- Women in gaming are becoming more vocal about their involvement.
- More games are featuring complex female characters rather than stereotypical portrayals.
