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#AcerForGaming: a smashing success

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As social creatures, we always tend to gravitate towards like-minded people. Those that share our interests and hobbies. But, when your interests are seen as a bit more “niche” (no matter how outdated that mode of thinking is), you might feel a bit lonesome. That’s why the #AcerForGaming evening I attended last night was just so freaking awesome.

Put together by Acer and Tech Girl, the #AcerForGaming initiative had one simple goal in mind, get ladies of all ages and all walks of life together to play some games. Over a hundred women gathered at The Nexus for cupcakes, milkshakes and gaming fun. There was something for everyone, from The Sims and Lego Worlds to Injustice 2, CSGO and Overwatch. There was also a racing simulator set up, and some playable VR with the HTC Vive. Here is a Live video that Zoe did showing off the setup, although without any lighting it might be hard to see just exactly how busy and fun it was.

But gaming wasn’t the only thing going on. XOXO Hair Studio was there to get the ladies styled, and Crumbs provided the awesome cupcakes in so many flavours I couldn’t even try them all. Nexus provided some fantastic catering and I finally got to try some of their deluxe milkshakes, which I will definitely be going back for! Prizes were also handed out over the evening, with lucky attendees walking away with Xbox controllers, Converse vouchers, t-shirts and more. Plus everyone received a goodie bag stuffed to the brim with awesome things.

All the fantastic free stuff and activities aside, I can’t tell you just how happy it made my heart to see so many women gamers gathered together. The moms that brought their kids, the gaggle of schoolgirls, the ladies that brought a group of their best friends and even the ones that flew solo. Seasoned gamers and total newbies alike, everyone had a blast. And no, before you ask, men were not excluded. This was an event geared towards women, organised by women, but guys were totally welcome. In fact, it was great to see some guys bring their significant others and introduce them to a new hobby in a safe and inclusive space. So many smiles!

From one lady-gamer to another, thank you Tech Girl. I’m already looking forward to the next one, and so is everyone else!

Last Updated: June 8, 2017

6 Comments

  1. Frik van der Hewerskink

    June 8, 2017 at 14:27

    Those little girls playing overwatch and csgo are extremely cute, they can barely reach the mouse and keyboard, but nothing stopping them 🙂 very cute indeed

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    • Original Heretic

      June 8, 2017 at 15:05

      My initial reaction to your statement was to make a joke about those girls being too young for you. In hindsight, I still think it would be funny.

      My second reaction was to think about how sad it is that in this day and age, it’s impossible for someone to innocently remark how little girls are cute without getting some git commenting something about that someone having unclean thoughts.

      Well, in this case, I am that git.
      And yes, I agree with you, it is very cute seeing them like that. And I mean that completely innocently.

      Reply

  2. Craig "CrAiGiSh" Dodd

    June 8, 2017 at 15:02

    Looks like an epic event.

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  3. Admiral Chief

    June 8, 2017 at 15:21

    Only for women….was Rince there?

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    • Tracy Benson

      June 8, 2017 at 15:30

      Get your eyes checked Chief, as I stated it wasn’t only for women

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      • Admiral Chief

        June 8, 2017 at 15:36

        Shush you, that comment was aimed at someone else!
        xD

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