A cooking game to celebrate 8M? Twitch tried it
Yesterday, Sunday, March 8, Twitch Rivals and Honda launched the Women’s Guild United tournament. The idea: highlight female creators in a competitive environment. The game chosen was Overcooked 2, a cooperative title… about cooking under pressure.
The reaction on networks was immediate. It was fast, forceful and full of millennial irony. For an important part of the community, choosing a cooking simulator for an International Women’s Day event was, to say the least, a monumental mistake.
“Thank you for telling my gender that everything we do is for housework,” wrote one user. Another comment summed up the general disbelief: “It’s crazy that they chose a COOKING game to represent women.”.
The platform came to fruition quickly. They explained that the process included a vote between four options: Clair Obscur Challenge, Hollow Knight Challenge, Ultimate Chicken Horse and the already famous Overcooked 2.
In its statement, Twitch defended the choice, arguing that the game “emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and shared leadership.” Their stated goal was to strengthen the community.
But the damage was already done. The debate focused on stereotypes. Celebrate women with a game where you cut onions and wash dishes? For many, it was reinforcing exactly what it is intended to combat.
Of course, not everyone was against it. Some recalled that the vote was open and that part of the union participated. A user launched a reflection loaded with sarcasm:
“Remember, in a tolerant world… everyone is forced to be the antithesis of their stereotypes, even if they enjoy a video game about them. What freedom!”
In the end, Twitch promised that future events will better reflect the voice of the Women’s Guild. The lesson seems clear: in 2026, any symbolic action passes through the relentless filter of the networks. And this stew burned.
