Leah Jewer

Rare Replay - Image from Xbox

Review: Rewind Time with Rare Replay

Xbox had a stroke of genius and blew us away this past E3 (or perhaps trying to make up for previous E3 blunders) when they announced backwards compatibility on the Xbox One. Rare Replay is their first major foray into their retro game catalog: a collection of 30 games from the critically acclaimed developer Rare, packaged together for us gamers to enjoy, at the cost of $30.... Read More >
Sex/Race: A Cultural Revolution in Games Panel From Montreal Comiccon 2015

Sex/Race: A Cultural Revolution in Games Panel From Montreal Comiccon 2015

Video games, unlike other forms of mainstream media, allow its audience to not just experience its content but also participate in it, offering a unique form of escapism. Are we seeing a social evolution in gaming, one where race, sexuality and gender can be freed of harmful stereotypes?... Read More >

Farewell Mr. Iwata-san

I personally don’t do well with grief. Although I have great ease expressing my happiness, I find it hard to articulate my feelings when stricken by sadness. Yesterday, I felt my heart drop when I heard the news of Mr. Iwata’s passing. ... Read More >

Leah Jewer

Host, Co-founder of Girls on Games

Leah is a Newfie-transplant who obtained her B.F.A and M.F.A. in graphic design from Concordia University and Savannah College of Art and Design. A true gamer from early on, she hasn't stop playing since the days of the Nintendo Entertainment System. She's a hardcore geek, a Trekker (as in Star Trek, not the 'walking over long distance' thing) and lover of rock and roll.