Veronica Gonzales, Design & Marketing at INTO THE AM – Interview Series

Veronica is a graphic designer and is a member of the design and marketing team at INTO THE AM. They are curators of all over print clothing, and they have a strong connection to the gaming community with their graphic tees and other core products.

Do you remember the first game that you played?

The first game I played was the original Sonic game on Sega Genesis.

When did you start getting serious about gaming?

Gaming was always something I felt dedicated to, but when Twitch and streaming games started back in 2013 this was when I started taking gaming seriously.

Can you walk us through one of your finest gaming moments?

Competitive multiplayer games can get extremely intense. Being the last person left on your team, knowing you need to get the win for everyone, and then being able to secure that victory will always be one of my greatest gaming moments.

What is one of your career highlights?

Within the gaming industry, networking is a huge part of being successful, one of my biggest highlights was being able to join the EA Game Changers Program. Being able to promote the EA brand and be seen as an Influential player for the community is something I will always honor.

What inspired you to begin streaming?

When Twitch first started, I watched other streamers get to play the games they enjoyed while providing entertainment and content for others to watch. It made me want to try and build a community of my own with gamers who enjoy the same content as me.

What are your favorite games and why?

EAsports NHL – This is the one sports game I enjoy playing the most. The 6 player team play mode is the most fun. Being able to have 6 friends play as a full team always leads to a great night of gaming.

MMO games – Massive Multiplayer Online games like Elder Scrolls Online, Bless Unleashed, Warframe let you build a guild, work together to level up for better gear, and have many different content options for group gameplay that lets you have fun spending hours to get your player to the highest level.

Competitive Team Games – First-person competitive team games like Halo, Call of Duty, Overwatch are always intense and fun when you are a part of the winning team.

How often do you play?

I play games every day. Even if I am not streaming I will still get on my Xbox and play something. On weekdays normally I will play for 4-6 hours. During the weekend it can range from 8-10 hours.

Would you join a professional esports team league or start your own?

I was part of an esports team as one of their Streamers. The name was World's Best Gaming. They had professional players for Fortnite and Gears of War. We had discussions about starting our own NHL EA Sports team. However, at the time my schedule was not flexible for me to dedicate time to that project. That esports team no longer exists. I have thought about joining a new esports team because the people you meet within a group like that is very beneficial to helping a person grow.

I used to think about starting my own esports team, but that takes a lot of time and dedication. Which I do not feel I can commit to at this time in my life.

You are a member of the design/marketing team at INTO THE AM. Could you tell us about this company?

During Twitchcon 2017 I had the opportunity to sign up to be an affiliate for INTO THE AM. After that, I received an email telling me I was accepted and could start promoting the company. I had worked with other companies with affiliate programs and INTO THE AM was always the best when it came to communication and caring about their partners.

This made me love the brand even more, once I found out of an opportunity to join their Team I jumped at the chance. Everything I knew from the company's great communication and respect to me as a Streamer/Gamer was the same when working in the office.

INTO THE AM has a strong connection with the gaming community and offers some cool licensed gaming content. What are some of the products that are offered?

INTO THE AM has had apparel for video games like God of War, Assassins Creed,

Smite, World of Warcraft and others. The products ranged from Pullover Hoodies, Shirts, and Blankets. They also had partnerships with Overwatch League, with products like Jerseys, Pullover Hoodies, and Blankets.

Is there anything else that you would like to share about INTO THE AM or esports?

INTO THE AM has always been about self-expression and passion. In my years of gaming and networking, I’ve learned that Content Creators and Professional esports players are extremely passionate about their work. This company is a great fit for any type of gamer.

Thank you for the interview, readers should visit at INTO THE AM to check out some of their cool gaming gear.