On Wednesday, Second Wind, a North American Contenders team announced the departure of one of their players, “Ellie“. This announcement was made mere weeks after she was signed. Her departure sparked massive online backlash because she was stepping down due to general harassment about her identity and threats of doxxing by other players. However, things…
Needless to say, the past few weeks have been tumultuous regarding female involvement in esports, whether it be on the fan, team, or administrative side. Four writers discuss the importance of women in the gaming community, the impact being female has had on their individual experiences in this industry, and share their personal stories and…
