Mazeika has a PhD in computer science, while Maya is a web developer and former speedrunner.
Power Up With Pride does just that with its summer and winter Pride events.Ī part of making queer gamers visible is through building a great admin team, and both Kaylee Maya and Stella “leggystarscream” Mazeika are part of the Power Up With Pride team who ensure each event is successful. Queerness should be seen and welcomed in gaming spaces, and on their own terms. This past weekend, Power Up With Pride 2021 showcased queer speedrunners and their allies and raised over $20,000 for The Trevor Project, a national organization that provides services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning people under 25. But what happens when the speedrunning community doesn’t include queer gamers? Well, in the case of Power Up With Pride, you create your own.
The bonds created and the memories made can last a lifetime. Speedrunning marathons are all about community.
