The key players who make up women in gaming are shaking up the status quo virtually in all areas.
In an industry that’s largely dominated by white males, BGG is here to change that.
“I bought my first consoleSuper Nintendowhen I was 6 or 7,” she said.
Jay-Ann Lopez
It wasnt until 2015 that Lopez broke into the gaming industry to fundamentally change it.
Its an inclusive community that hosts streamers likeSheGamerxo,FindingKyKy, andKeekeexBabyy, who play daily.
“A lot of companies still havent addressed their internal diversity issues,” she said.
“Sometimes our struggle is deciphering what companies are actually doing the work as opposed to tokenizing BGG.”
Lopez said her biggest inspiration and role models have formed as a result of creating BGG.
“And I mean not just sexualized representations and not just white representations.”
For those girls thinking they dont belong in the gaming industry, Lopez has some advice.
“Use social media to connect, and dont be afraid to reach out.”
“Stand out in your uniqueness,” Lopez said.
