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Women aren't just 'cosy gamers' - I play horror games and 600,000 watch
Once thought of as a male-dominated pastime, the number of women streaming and playing video games is growing rapidly.
She needs to juggle multiple accounts streaming on popular platforms like Twitch and YouTube, to make enough income from things like paying subscribers, revenue and partnerships. Speaking to BBC Women's Hour, community member Iesha says that gaming with the group has helped her meet like-minded people who share her background - some of whom have become her closest friends. Adaobi, another Black Girl Gamer, says the camaraderie buffers the times when she joins public online game sessions outside the group and faces misogynistic or racist abuse.
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