Why I Game: Kat

I game because it is fun! I like to be the hero and save the day in games. It is a great feeling I get when challenging my hand/eye coordination and succeeding at a game. Gaming has been a wonderful part of my life. It is stress reducing and relaxing. Gaming gives me...

Why I Game: Victoria

I game because it takes me into another world where I can forget about the stresses of real life for a while. Gaming is a way I spend quality time with my husband. Whether it be him cheering me on through GTA V or Bioshock Infinite, or us playing completely different...

Why I Game: Danielle

When I was young, my brother was into games so by default I spent time playing Super Mario with him (it’s still my fav). Now I play because I enjoy the challenge, the variety and the community that comes from games. Most recently I spent time playing Fallout...

Gamer Girl Spotlight: Interview with PearlPixel

For our Gamer Girl exhibit, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Ripple, a.k.a. @pearlpixel. Alex is a composer, sound designer, and session player for films and video games. She is also a student at Berklee College of Music, and plays the flute, oboe, and effigy...

Why I Game: Sarahjane Cottrell

I am 42, and I have been playing RPGs and video games for most of my life. When I was young, gaming was a way for me to express my imagination, develop my storytelling skills, and build friendships. As I got older, in addition, gaming helped me to alleviate the stress...

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