Former Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Felicia Day is the world’s most famous female gamer. She became a cult heroine on the web through her sitcom, The Guild, which she writes, stars in and shows free on YouTube. The first episode has been watched 3.7 million times and Microsoft sponsors the show, allowing episodes to be downloaded and watched on Xbox LIVE. The Guild follows a motley crew of gamers’ real-life adventures. It’s brought online role-playing to a new audience. “I hear from people that it makes them less ashamed to say that they game as a hobby, and I’ve had a lot of women say it’s made them start playing on their own, or with their boyfriend or husband. I love hearing that,” she says.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Finding love in the World of Warcraft
The face of gaming nowadays is feisty, foxy and female.
