Stevana "Stevie" Case is born. While the precise year is not publicly documented, available sources point to either 1976 or 1977. Her early life is largely undocumented, but presumably involved the typical experiences of a child growing up in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.

Case discovers the first-person shooter game "Quake". She quickly masters the game and becomes known for her skill, playing under the handle "killcreek." In a time when female gamers were exceptionally rare, she gains notoriety and respect within the "Quake" community for her impressive abilities and strategic gameplay.