Seeking women under 35

Feature The esports industry is booming, and it's seeking female applicants Studies show that women comprise 30 percent of esports viewership and 35 percent of esport gamers.

These s are growing each year. Participants played games and checked out new products in esports, which are wildly popular organized gaming competitions. Panelists also discussed their professional journeys into esports, personal experiences in their roles and how they are working to create an industry that encourages women to pursue careers in gaming.

A study from data firm Interpret found that women comprise 30 percent of esports viewership and 35 percent of esport gamers, and that these s are growing each year. Gaming analysis firm Newzoo predicts that byviewership will reach million. Women are often victims of harassment or discrimination in gaming, which can deter them from playing esports, let alone seeking out a job in the booming industry, according to attendees.

Multiplayer gamers might reveal their gender over chats or microphones when they talk to other players, for example, leading to toxic interactions. Rose Ryon, Sgt.

Nicole Ortiz, Sgt. Other supportive organizations have cropped up in the nuder decade for women gamers including Global Gaming Women and Women in Games.

See how women, veterans are taking on esports Dec. Eliminating discrimination and fostering an inclusive environment will take an industry-wide effort, according to Tucker Roberts, president of Spectacor Gaming and Philadelphia Seeing.