Between the likes of Twitch, YouTube and more, a staggering number of people now watch games being played online. On Twitch alone, at any one moment there’s on average 1.5M people watching and over 4M unique creators streaming each month. Streaming is, undoubtedly, mass entertainment.
But there’s more to all this than simply watching games being played online. With such high viewership, it’s imperative that positive LGBT+ representation is supported, and as the number of streamers and teams rises, there’s an opportunity to showcase a diverse range of voices.
Streamers are role models for their community and create necessary safe spaces for LGBT+ people to connect through their shared experiences. What’s more, specific teams allow queer streamers from around the world to join forces, support one another and foster long-lasting relationships.