RuPaul’s DragCon UK took place in January this year, with hundreds of drag icons from across the RuPauliverse (yes, we made that up) showing up and showing out! On the day we’re about to find out who’s the new reigning queen of Drag Race USA, let’s look back on our TikTok interview series we did live from DragCon UK.
We spoke to 18 icons of drag about their love of gaming and geekery, with people sharing their favorite games, how geek culture inspired their looks and so much more. Check them out!
Anna Phylactic
From the fifth season of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, Anna spoke to us about scary VR games, including the new Doctor Who game.
#Dragula monster @Anna Phylactic chats about playing scary VR games including the new Doctor Who game! RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Chun-Li loving icon and Canada’s Drag Race Top 3 @Aurora Matrix talks gaming and fantasy inspired looks. RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Pokemon Gym Leader @Therealbanksie talks about their favorite Pokemon games and characters RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
A frightening experience with @Charitykase talking about their love of retro games as a vintage collector! RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
The ice queen herself from the thirteenth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, she shared with us her love of SSX snowboarding games and how they were early drag inspiration.
The ice queen @Denali talks about her early love of SSX snowboarding games and how they were early drag inspiration RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Horse games and Hello Kitty, it’s @Denim RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Getting organized in Skyrim and living for Fury from Darksiders, it’s the UK icon @Divina De Campo RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
From the debut season of Drag Race Sverige, Endigo talks about their love of PlayStation, JRPGs and performing on the soundtrack of VERY well known games!
DragRace Sverige icon and video game musician @Endigo chats about their love of PlayStation, JRPGs and performing on the soundtrack of VERY well known games! RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Canada’s Drag Race Season 3 winner talks Assassin’s Creed and more! RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Serving Kefka realness, it’s @Joe Black talking FFXVI, their favorite games to stream and more! RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Kicking off day two we talked nerdy inspirations with @LE FIL RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Host of Drag Race France and competitor on the twelfth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, the French icon shared her love of Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and more!
The icon herself @Thenickydoll talks Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and more! RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Drag YouTube ivons @novympia talk about their favorite games and recommendations RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
The host of Drag Race Thailand, who later went on to compete on the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World, spoke about her Pokémon obsession.
Talking Tomb Raider and Pokemon inspirations, it’s @Panginaheals RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
LEGO-lover @river medway talks her love of Nintendo and LEGO with @Virgo RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft, it’s @Sminty Drop chatting her faves RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
From Minecraft to Destiny, we talk all things gayming with @issumtingwong RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Alien-inspired @TAYCE talks her love of gaming and what inspires her RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag
Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 winner @Venus talks sci-fi and gaming inspirations! RUPAUL’S DRAGCON UK is open at ExCeL London until 5pm on Sunday 14 January 2023. Tickets are still available and can be purchased via uk.rupaulsdragcon.com and RUPAUL’S DRAGCON LA is also now on sale. Series 16 of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE exclusively drops weekly in the UK on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe now at uk.wowpresentsplus.com #whattoplay#gayming#dragconuk#drag#CapCut
RuPaul’s DragCon LA takes place July 19 & 20, 2024, and RuPaul’s DragCon UK is returning January 10 & 11, 2025. More info and tickets for both can be found at rupaulsdragcon.com
