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The rise of women in eSports

The rise of women in eSports

FromThe Conversation


The rise of women in eSports

FromThe Conversation

ratings:
Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Nov 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two professional e-sport gamers who earn their living playing online.

Julia 'Bish' Robson is a prominent gamer and Twitch streamer who tailors her content for a South African audience. She also hosts LAN events - days of gaming in large conference centers - where people often sleep under the desks in order to play as much as possible. She has to contend with regular load-shedding (full on electricity outages) which impacts her ability to make a living as a full-time gamer.

Eefje Depoortere from Belgium is an award-winning television presenter, reporter, and e-sports player who is best known for hosting the League of Legends European Championship. She is known professionally as Sjokz.

Produced by Emily Naylor
Released:
Nov 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Two women from different parts of the world, united by a common passion, experience or expertise, tell Kim Chakanetsa the stories of their lives.