Alice Camera For Egamers: In conversation with Phelicia Gardner aka Pixie

In order to make a career out of playing video games, you need to be good at playing them, but also be mindful of the content you put out there and how you do it. Through streaming platforms like Twitch, now gamers have more than a few ways to monetise their content. It is safe to say, professional players know the tricks of the trade. They know what to do to gain bigger viewerships, generate money, and generally have an edge over novices. So, what are these tricks?

A dazzling character who happens to also be a fantastic player Phelicia Gardner aka Pixie today helps me to put my finger on some of these tricks. We talk about egaming journey, community and how the right camera device in your hands can help turn your hobby into a profession with a blink of an eye. Keep reading!

‍Introduce yourself and your experience as an Egamer. How did you get into it and where do you see yourself in the future?

‍I'm Pixie, and I love video games, arts/crafts, anything geeky and Disney. I am an American down under. My experience in the egaming scene fortunately has been a pretty positive one. I have had a couple hiccups which I won't get into. Though overall it has been so far a very positive experience and I have made lots of friends within the community, while building my own little Neverland within the huge world of egaming for myself. I had always wanted to get into gaming but someone in my past was very negative about it and said I would never be good enough and that I shouldn't bother. After severing those ties, I was going through a rough time, egaming/streaming was always at the back of my mind but the voice of my  past ghost pushed it back further.

Then COVID hit and my partner brought it up, as she always knew I wanted to get into it. Like that really her belief and support in me pushed all the doubt away. Then I found this lovely guy on twitter from the UK, Old Drunken Gamer. He saw some of my stuff and reached out, invited me into his amazing group of friends. All of which are very supportive. They are kind of like a family. With his and their help, I quickly got affiliated with Twitch and wouldn't have been able to do it without the support of my partner and Drunken's amazing friends and community!

In the future, well I would love to grow, build a bigger community, filled not only with great supporters but amazing friends.  I want to be able to be that safe place, you know? The one you can switch on or rewatch or jump into (via other socials) and any woes or negative thoughts can be whisked away and be replaced by happy, chill and relaxing vibes; full of banter and laughs. I just want to grow and be known for bringing the positive to life through my gaming and my chat.
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‍What camera gear do you currently use to create content and interact with your audience?

Sometimes I use my DSLR, though typically I use my phone or my Lenovo Tablet.
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‍What does your home camera set up look like?

My setup is in the beginning stages, as previously I just used to play from the lounge room, but now I am putting together a gaming room in the spare room.

‍Do you stream your video content and if not, do you plan on streaming in the future?

I stream on Twitch, but have yet to find a camera that will work with the poor lighting in the room. So at this time, no face or set up camera. I do plan on getting a full set up cam and all in the future.
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‍What’s important to you in regards to camera performance?

Functionality, if it can combat poor lighting and still produce amazing quality images. Clarity and Crips shots. As well as easy to move, sometimes I have ideas for shots outside my home and a camera would need to be able to hit those shots without the extras like a ring light and so on.
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‍What technical obstacles do you usually face when working with your current camera? How does it affect your workflow and how you interact with your followers?

‍Phone quality isn't the best, so sometimes my images are not super clean, like I wish they would be. It kills interactions for potential followers. If I use my tablet the images are clear not crystal but still look decent enough and I see a massive difference in insights on Instagram. If I post an image like my recent one of Persona5 Royal I get new followers and tons of interactions vs the number I get from my phone pictures. Workflow wise takes a bit longer to produce content as I have to always edit and adjust things in a program.
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‍What Alice camera features stand out to you the most?

‍Probably it's compact size, the crispness of the images and videos. Would definitely elevate mine or anyone's content.
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‍What do you think Alice Camera could change in your workflow?

‍It would more than likely take out the extra step of me editing the images to make them look clearer or brighter.
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‍How do you think better content and easier streaming could help egamers with monetisation?

‍There would be no jumping through hoops, no extra step editing or ensuring your setup is 100% every single time. So it would be easier to pump out content, without the extra steps. Make sure you are prepared. That's the biggest one. Set up a schedule for content release/streaming. Try and stick with it. Life happens and things do get missed but don't get discouraged and jump back into it. Plan ahead. Give yourself free days and down time to relax and chill. Lastly, always make sure your mic is on! Haha. The amount of times I have not checked or realized this and spent a big chunk of the time talking to the chat, or after quick ad breaks for refuel, and they start spamming "Pixie, I think you're muted." I would probably be a millionaire if I had $5 each time it happened.
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‍If you captured excellent quality content and edited it easier on a daily basis, how would your experience as a eGamer streamer change on a bigger scale, what do you think?

‍Well, if there was a faster and smoother process, it would definitely free up a lot of time! I can spend a couple hours editing. If the process was streamlined this could free up all that extra time and allow myself as a creator to do more of just that create. It could also allow me more time to relax, chill, spend with family and so on. Trying to ensure that balance helps not only creativity, but it doesn't take the love you have for what you do away. It also can help you from getting burnt out.
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‍What advice would you give for aspiring eGamers who want to make a living out of their hobby?

‍Don't give up. Even if you get discouraged, keep going. Big timers didn't get to where they are in a day. Make friends and network, end of the day they will be your first following and often your biggest supporters, but to get support you must give support. Don't worry about numbers too much, it isn't a popularity contest, just focus on you and the brand you want to build. While growing what you have to offer to your viewers and future viewers. It can be a slow process at the start but it is a rewarding one, I have met so many amazing people across my social media! Don't put yourself in a niche, often those can be hard to branch out from.  Lastly, remember to always have fun and keep your community positive.

Hope this conversation has sparked some inspiration and also provided some insight on how computation power behind AI Alice Camera can help you have a more proficient, joyous and rewarding gaming experience. Don’t forget to check Pixie out!

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Vishal Kumar

June 21, 2025