Video Games & Creative Expression

Twitch & Mental Health

“Thousands of streamers log into Twitch everyday hoping to grow and become self-sustaining ‘content creators.’ Whether purchasing new artwork to improve their streams, searching for new ways to engage, or buying games to keep up with the latest trends, streamers everywhere are always on the hunt for their personal versions of success. But what is this doing to our mental well-being? Is the race to the top keeping our mental health at the bottom?”

Video Games & Creative Expression

The ONE1 & O'nly Ga(y)mers' Podcast Episode 5: Video Games & Creative Expression Video games are generally created as commercial products. Most are sent out into the world with the explicit expectation that they will make money. But can video games speak to us in other ways? Can they serve as reflections of the human experience? Are video games … art? GaymerONE1 Discord: https://discord.gg/RGutjQkmGa [https://discord.gg/RGutjQkmGa]

The Shape Of A Ga(y)mer

The ONE1 & O'nly Ga(y)mers' Podcast Episode 4: The Shape of a Ga(y)mer Everyone has a story worth telling. Many of us seem to understand this on a subconscious level (just look at the way we reveal bits and pieces of our souls online, hoping to be noticed; hoping to be heard). No one wants to go through life without ever being seen. In our own ways, we’re all seeking the chance to reveal … the Shape of a Gaymer. GaymerONE1 Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/RGutjQkmGa [https://discord.gg/RGutjQkmGa]

Is That A Chicken In His Afro? Black Hair & Video Games

The ONE1 & O'nly Ga(y)mers' Podcast Episode 3: Is That A Chicken In His Afro? Black Hair & Video Games More Black gamers pick up controllers everyday than almost any other demographic, so why is it that we seem to be last in line in the department that we take the most seriously? (Our hair!) GaymerONE1 Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/RGutjQkmGa [https://discord.gg/RGutjQkmGa]

Video Games: A New Connection

The ONE1 & O'nly Ga(y)mers' Podcast Episode 2: Video Games: A New Connection The world has changed dramatically over the last 4 decades — gaming is no exception! One thing that has never changed is the human desire for connection. This week on The ONE1 & O’nly Ga(y)mers’ Podcast, we’re talking about the undeniable role video games have played in bringing us all closer together. GaymerONE1 Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/RGutjQkmGa [https://discord.gg/RGutjQkmGa]