C+2’s : I wouldn’t mind the term 'booth babe' if I was working a booth. Being referred to as a 'babe' is always a compliment in my book. Even if I am covering a convention for a magazine or hosting video coverage, at times I still get people who ask if I am a booth babe. I politely tell them no, that I am there covering the event, but still, being called a booth babe is not a negative thing to me. If♉ someone thinks I am pretty enough to be a booth babe and that’s why they assume I am one, that’s a compliment!
Above: Raychul is hungry for gaming
C+2’s : Do I mind? Not if it is coming from a hot girl! Actually, I do mostly voice-overs for video games more than booth work, so I don’t usually get called that. I am, however, open to the idea unles🌌s it means they want me to prance around in a 2-piece bikini and heels, and even then... wait, I’ll stick to🐽 a 'no' on that.
Above: Bryan. Isn't keen on wearing bikinis
Above: Yoko's favourite game at the moment is Left 4 Dead
C+2’s : I think for us to be called 'booth babes' sells us short. I♓ can’t speak for everyone, but I work full time as a tradeshow model, hostess and♋ professional gamer/video game demonstrator. This line of work is really fun because I often get to be the spokesmodel of some of my favorite companies. And as a professional gamer I get to play and demonstrate games that are not even out on the market yet. As for school, I am finishing up my Bachelor's Degree in Video Game Art and Design.
Video games are not just a hobby for me, but it is my life and career. I have less then a year left until I graduate. I also recently finished an internship program at a local video game company as a video game designer intern, and I often work for th💜em as their spokesmodel/professional gamer.
Above: Video games are Natasha's life and career
GR: What would you say to people that think the job is just about looking good in hot-pants?
C+2’s : I think for most conဣventions that is the case but not for us. I mean, we do have to look good in hot pants, but we also have to know what we are talking about. Being the PR/marketing person for Charisma+2, I sometimes have to go to the events beforehand and try to explain what we do. It is so funny how incredulous some people are until I say, "fine, where’s your rig - let’s get online."
Above: Ashley looks good in hotpants and knows her gaming
GR: What do you think of booth babes/models at game shows that don't know anything about games?
C+2’s : I would hope that after working for one that they would take an interes❀t in games. It's just another job to them, but everyone needs to make a living somehow, right? I think in this case that they should have some understanding of the industry they're talking about though. I mean, I wouldn't want to buy a car from a salesman that didn't know anything about🎉 vehicles or the companies that he's representing.
Above: According to, Kat E enjoys a spot of HTML
C+2’s : Being a booth dude, I have to admit, I love looking at the booth babes at a convention. Who wouldn’t? It is pa♉rt of what motivates me to work out so I can nab those gigs. But it didn’t impact me like seeing a hot booth babe who actually played the same games I did and knew what she was talking about. That was smoking hot and is permanently branded on my mind.
Above: Daniel isa booth dude. Yes, really!
GR: Do you get any training or briefing before working a convention? So, for example, you know what aspects of a game/product the client wants you to show off?
C+2’s : Of course! I have been doing promotional modeling in addition to regular modeling for some time. Whenever you get briefed or prepped for an event,💦 it depends on what capacity they have hired you. If you are a game demonstrator, obviousl♕y you will need more time beforehand than if not.
Above: Jess Z has got legs. She knows how to use them
C+2’s : That’s part of the job. I think they find it n⛦ice, though, that we know what is actually going on.
Above: Tiffany with the original Master Chief
GR: Do people ever criticize you for being a booth babe/model? If so, why?
C+2’s (theChief Editor): Every once in a while, yeah. Sometimes it may be that you are lowering yourself by being a model. Sometimes it's criticism from other girl gamers because they say you ♐are doing a disservice to them. Having a degree in Women’s Studies, I still don’t feel that way at all. I enjoy it because I really like meeting people and telling them about𓆉 games. It's a great way to meet other gamers, people in the industry, and have a great time.
Above: Adelle with her cuddly one-up mushroom
C+2’s (Charisma+2’s Facebook Community Manager): If they have, they haven’t done it to my face. I am not a snob and talk to just about anybody, so maybe that helps. I also love acting and working a booth ෴can be a bit of a stage at times so I am always having a great time, which I think decreases criticisms.
Above: Jae can speak Mandarin Chinese. Impressive
GR: What are the perks of the job?
C+2’s entire roster : 1) P❀laying the new games! 2)🧔 Meeting fellow gamers and 3) SWAG!
C+2’s : Being a Ghoul Girl and enjoying make-up FX and costuming. I love an opportunity to wear a great outfitꦿ while 🦹playing games.
Above: Candace aka VelvetCupcake
GR: What's the hardest part of the job?
C+2’s : I am sure every girl out there will agree it has to be the long hour🌌s in heels. The booth guys… they may have another issue. I know the enclosed armor costumes are incredibly hot, so maybe that for them.
Above: Jeanneowns aWii, PSone, PS2, PlayStation 3 and Game Cube
GR: Is it in your contract to be 'nice' at all times? Have you ever lost your temper with anyone at a show?
C+2’s : Of course it's not hard to be nice all day. That’s funny! I am pretty sure that misanthropes would not be attracted to working a booth and meeting a ton of people and would most likely not become a gamer model. In addition, everyone is here because they lo💧ve gaming, so it is a total blast and not hard to be nice. I’ve never lost my temper at a show. If you have heard of a girl somewhere who has, she must not ⛄have been into being there, or perhaps was not accustomed to being a booth babe.
Above: Megan in 'nice girl' mode. Ooo... furry
