About Dirty Rice Gaming
Founded in 2009. Fueled by friendship. DRG is where every kind of gamer finds a home.
Mission Statement
To build a welcoming space where gamers connect, build lasting friendships, and foster trust.
In 2009, a small group of friends came together over a shared love of gaming and decided to build something better - a community grounded in mutual respect, real camaraderie, and a genuine passion for play. That founding spirit still drives everything we do.
We're an inclusive, Discord-based community that welcomes every kind of gamer. Whether you prefer first-person shooters, deep strategy titles, or casual co-op - whether you've been gaming since the dial-up days or just found your first game - DRG has a place for you.
DRG Motto
“Gaming Feels Like Home.”
Since 2009, that's been our promise - a safe, supportive, genuinely fun place to game. Not just a server. Not just a lobby. A community that has your back, celebrates your wins, and keeps you coming back for more.
Core Values
What We Stand For
These values have shaped Dirty Rice Gaming from a small circle of friends into the community it is today - and they guide every interaction within it.
Camaraderie
We're more than players - we're a unit. DRG was built on genuine friendship, and that spirit lives in every corner of our community.
No One Left Behind
Whether you're picking up a controller for the first time or have been gaming for decades - there's a place for you here. We grow together.
Always Active
Live streams, tournaments, community events, and fresh content - DRG stays in the fight. There's always something happening on our Discord.
Adapt & Evolve
Games change. Platforms shift. We evolve with them - sharing knowledge, exploring new titles, and keeping our community ahead of the curve.
History
15+ Years in the Making
From a group of friends in 2009 to a thriving community with partners, streams, and a blog - here's how DRG got here.
2009
Dirty Rice Gaming founded by a group of friends who wanted a gaming space built on trust, respect, and a genuine love of the game.
2013
The community grew beyond the founding circle. Established dedicated voice chat and community guidelines that still guide us today.
2016
Launched our official Discord server, making it the central home for DRG - connecting members across every platform and time zone.
2020
Began regular Twitch streams and hosted our first structured community tournaments, open to all skill levels.
2022
Established our first official partner community and launched the DRG Blog to amplify gaming news and community voices.
2023
Expanded to YouTube Shorts and surpassed 500 community members - still growing, still welcoming.
2024
Launched the monthly newsletter and formalised the DRG Partner Program, deepening ties across the gaming community.