Geguri to Xyaa: 7 Asian Women Dominating the Online Gaming World

By: WE Staff

Asia is fast becoming a dominant force in the global gaming industry, a sector where digital entertainment is merging with competitive sports and content creation. The region has emerged as an epicentre for the worldwide videogame industry boom. According to Newzoo Global Games Market Report, Asian countries accounts for more than half (around 52-55%) of the total 3.0-3.3 billion gamers worldwide.

The region's esports industry by itself continues to show rapid growth, with China, South Korea and India as the top countries both in terms of player participation and audience engagement.

Gaming, long considered a male domain, has also witnessed a rise in women participating in gaming culture. According to a recent Niko Partners survey, 37% of the Asian gaming market is made up of women.

Within this evolving landscape, women have moved beyond mere participation to instigating and leading dialogues around skills, visibility and representation. Kim "Geguri" Se-yeon who, as a pioneer woman, became the first female in the professional esports scene and Saloni Panwar who is shaping India's streaming culture, are just two examples amongst the big female streamers.

The Women Entrepreneurs Review International Team highlights the stories of 7 ultimate Asian women gamers and streamers who are challenging the existing stereotypes while also constructing powerful digital communities and setting new standards of success across the region.

Let’s Know who they are!