YouTuber Elz the Witch to Host BAFTA Games Awards, Advocates for Women in Gaming
YouTuber Elz the Witch has been selected as the host for this year's BAFTA Games Awards ceremony in London. The content creator, known for her gaming videos and previous hosting roles including the Sidemen Charity Match, expressed pride in representing women in the gaming industry. She highlighted ongoing challenges such as online abuse and called for greater responsibility from games companies and social media platforms to protect women. The awards, recognizing top video game releases from the previous year, will take place on April 17. Leading nominations include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with 12 nods, followed by Dispatch with nine.
Key facts
- Elz the Witch will host the BAFTA Games Awards on April 17 in London.
- She is a YouTuber and content creator focused on gaming, with hosting experience on events like the Sidemen Charity Match.
- Elz advocates for increased female representation and addresses issues like online abuse against women in gaming.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads nominations with 12, followed by Dispatch with nine.
- Previous female hosts of the awards include esports presenter Frankie Ward and TV presenter Elle Osili-Wood.
Entities
Artists
- Elz the Witch
- Frankie Ward
- Elle Osili-Wood
Institutions
- BAFTA
- BBC Newsbeat
- Kiss Xtra
- Kerrang Radio
Locations
- London