TAMPA, Fla., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Galaxy Racer, the global transmedia esports and gaming powerhouse, today announced the launch of the HER Galaxy Tournament Series, a new competitive gaming initiative to provide meaningful playing opportunities for gamers who identify as women.

According to recent studies, 57% of women between the ages of 18-29 self-identify that they play video games, yet women only account for roughly 5% of professional gamers. Female gamers face harassment and isolation from other gamers, so much so that according to one study, 1 in 4 women said it made them not want to play again.

“Gaming is still in its infancy relative to other sports, and we have the opportunity to change the trajectory of gaming culture by putting more support behind initiatives for gamers who identify as women,” said Megan Holgate, VP of Partnerships, Galaxy Racer. “At Galaxy Racer, we are proud to be the only gender balanced Esports organization in the world. We believe we can make meaningful changes now to empower women to create new norms for the industry. The HER Galaxy Tournament is just the first of many steps to make this happen.”

The HER Galaxy Tournament Series is part of the HER Galaxy initiative, an effort launched in 2022 by Galaxy Racer to work to end the immense gender disparity in the gaming world. HER Galaxy creates new opportunities for all gamers from underrepresented genders to compete at the highest levels in a more inclusive and welcoming…