Junae Benne | Marketing Journalist 🎮
@junaebenne.bsky.social
🎮 Marketing Journalist | 📢 PR & Marketing Strategist | 👥 Community Builder
Helping brands & indie devs get press, visibility & engaged communities.
Bylines: WIRED, NBC, PC Gamer, Tom’s Hardware 📖 #WomenInGaming
Helping brands & indie devs get press, visibility & engaged communities.
Bylines: WIRED, NBC, PC Gamer, Tom’s Hardware 📖 #WomenInGaming
Comedy and Curiosity Collide
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/kuhd4MloYe8
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/kuhd4MloYe8
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Comedy and Curiosity Collide
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/kuhd4MloYe8
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/kuhd4MloYe8
Beyond the Ring- Life Lessons
🎧 Tap in with Gaming for the Culture!
We’re talking to the people that make the gaming industry happen — from players to CEOs.
👇🏾 Drop your thoughts & hit the link in bio for the full episode!
#GamingForTheCulture #BlackGamers #GameDev #IndieGames #GamingCommunity
🎧 Tap in with Gaming for the Culture!
We’re talking to the people that make the gaming industry happen — from players to CEOs.
👇🏾 Drop your thoughts & hit the link in bio for the full episode!
#GamingForTheCulture #BlackGamers #GameDev #IndieGames #GamingCommunity
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Beyond the Ring- Life Lessons
🎧 Tap in with Gaming for the Culture!
We’re talking to the people that make the gaming industry happen — from players to CEOs.
👇🏾 Drop your thoughts & hit the link in bio for the full episode!
#GamingForTheCulture #BlackGamers #GameDev #IndieGames #GamingCommunity
🎧 Tap in with Gaming for the Culture!
We’re talking to the people that make the gaming industry happen — from players to CEOs.
👇🏾 Drop your thoughts & hit the link in bio for the full episode!
#GamingForTheCulture #BlackGamers #GameDev #IndieGames #GamingCommunity
Why Engagement Matters More Than Money in Streaming
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Why Engagement Matters More Than Money in Streaming
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
The Unique Culture and Camaraderie of Gaming Conventions
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Unique Culture and Camaraderie of Gaming Conventions
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
The struggle of dating in the gaming industry
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: [insert full episode link here]
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: [insert full episode link here]
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The struggle of dating in the gaming industry
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: [insert full episode link here]
Gaming is built by people — and we’re amplifying their voices.
From casual players to industry CEOs, this is Gaming for the Culture.
🎮 Who should we talk to next in the gaming space?
🔗 Full episode: [insert full episode link here]
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
From Arcade Quarters to Streaming Inspiration
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
From Arcade Quarters to Streaming Inspiration
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
Demanding respect for Black creators in gaming
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Demanding respect for Black creators in gaming
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/yJ-4Bpq3CHA
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
Colorism and Navigating Identity
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Colorism and Navigating Identity
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
Discrimination Based on Appearance in Journalism.
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode:https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode:https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Discrimination Based on Appearance in Journalism.
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode:https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode:https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
Embracing Identity Amidst Colorism and Family Differences
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Embracing Identity Amidst Colorism and Family Differences
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
Embracing Neurodiversity as a Superpower.
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Embracing Neurodiversity as a Superpower.
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
Empowerment and Representation in the Industry.
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Empowerment and Representation in the Industry.
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
🔗 Full episode: https://youtu.be/gGBfE0AhsbI
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
The importance of authenticity in professional spaces
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
November 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The importance of authenticity in professional spaces
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
🎮 The people who make gaming happen — that’s who we talk to.
From casual players to CEOs, Gaming for the Culture is by the people, for the people.
💬 What voices do you want to hear from next?
In my head, I've lived 80 lives. I really wanted to be a racecar driver. Imagine when I saw Initial D the Anime?! Then years later, I take a tour of Europe and find this jumpsuit in an Amsterdam thrift store while checking out Atlanta, the show, shooting locations
December 19, 2024 at 4:46 PM
In my head, I've lived 80 lives. I really wanted to be a racecar driver. Imagine when I saw Initial D the Anime?! Then years later, I take a tour of Europe and find this jumpsuit in an Amsterdam thrift store while checking out Atlanta, the show, shooting locations
Crazy is a rush down character and I'm here for it! Has a special spin move
Sunny heats up and sets traps
Who's your pick?
My pick: crazy craving - obvious. I used to play Jacqui in MK11
Yummy Mummy and Sugar Bear - seems like he could eat some hits
Sunny heats up and sets traps
Who's your pick?
My pick: crazy craving - obvious. I used to play Jacqui in MK11
Yummy Mummy and Sugar Bear - seems like he could eat some hits
December 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Crazy is a rush down character and I'm here for it! Has a special spin move
Sunny heats up and sets traps
Who's your pick?
My pick: crazy craving - obvious. I used to play Jacqui in MK11
Yummy Mummy and Sugar Bear - seems like he could eat some hits
Sunny heats up and sets traps
Who's your pick?
My pick: crazy craving - obvious. I used to play Jacqui in MK11
Yummy Mummy and Sugar Bear - seems like he could eat some hits
Yummy Mummy is a constricter with scarabs as bombs
Carmella Creeper has a sound moved and good for quick kicks
Sugar Bear is a wrestling grappler
Carmella Creeper has a sound moved and good for quick kicks
Sugar Bear is a wrestling grappler
December 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Yummy Mummy is a constricter with scarabs as bombs
Carmella Creeper has a sound moved and good for quick kicks
Sugar Bear is a wrestling grappler
Carmella Creeper has a sound moved and good for quick kicks
Sugar Bear is a wrestling grappler
Boo Berry basic moves could use a buff
Fruite Brute obviously a grappler
Fruite Brute obviously a grappler
December 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Boo Berry basic moves could use a buff
Fruite Brute obviously a grappler
Fruite Brute obviously a grappler
Count is teleportation and cheap tricks for sure
Franken Berry seems like a grappler and clunky
Franken Berry seems like a grappler and clunky
December 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Count is teleportation and cheap tricks for sure
Franken Berry seems like a grappler and clunky
Franken Berry seems like a grappler and clunky
Sam seems high ground
Chef Wendell got a few throwing objects
Chef Wendell got a few throwing objects
December 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Sam seems high ground
Chef Wendell got a few throwing objects
Chef Wendell got a few throwing objects
Digem is long range
Silly Rabbit close range and heavy artillery
Silly Rabbit close range and heavy artillery
December 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Digem is long range
Silly Rabbit close range and heavy artillery
Silly Rabbit close range and heavy artillery
Buzzbee's got some gadgets
Chip feels long to midrange kind of tactical. Like could call an airstrike
Chip feels long to midrange kind of tactical. Like could call an airstrike
December 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Buzzbee's got some gadgets
Chip feels long to midrange kind of tactical. Like could call an airstrike
Chip feels long to midrange kind of tactical. Like could call an airstrike
Sonny might have that dog in him 🤣 a few high risk high reward combos
Lucky looks like he has good basics each heart star, mushroom and balloon does a different thing
Lucky looks like he has good basics each heart star, mushroom and balloon does a different thing
December 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Sonny might have that dog in him 🤣 a few high risk high reward combos
Lucky looks like he has good basics each heart star, mushroom and balloon does a different thing
Lucky looks like he has good basics each heart star, mushroom and balloon does a different thing
Captain Crunch: looks like he's slow and clunky
Cinna-mon and Apple: seem like they're good for spamming
Cinna-mon and Apple: seem like they're good for spamming
December 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Captain Crunch: looks like he's slow and clunky
Cinna-mon and Apple: seem like they're good for spamming
Cinna-mon and Apple: seem like they're good for spamming
Was I gonna write an article today? No. Should I have? Yes, of course. But then I found cereal mascots in Super Smash style in a Cursed AI group. So here's what I think these characters play styles are.
Tony: seems like a starter character
Tony: seems like a starter character
December 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Was I gonna write an article today? No. Should I have? Yes, of course. But then I found cereal mascots in Super Smash style in a Cursed AI group. So here's what I think these characters play styles are.
Tony: seems like a starter character
Tony: seems like a starter character