Witty, sarcastic, and a little addictive, the Nikatine brand is irresistible. Veronica Ripley, the name behind the brand, began her streaming career on Twitch with Overwatch and “nerdy building games” like the indie space flight simulator Kerbal Space Program.

Today, she’s an all-round streamer who delves into RPGs, tabletop roleplaying, and the streaming giant’s emerging political sphere. She’s turned gaming into a career, and she’s ready to conquer the world as easily as she conquered Twitch.

“I remember thinking, Wow, people are going online to stream video games as a show. I was intrigued,” she told Lifewire in a phone interview.

"I didn't think it would happen, but here I am. I just want to be creative. I want to express myself creatively, whether it's role-playing or creating an interesting political discussion."