The Story of a Halo 2 Champion

Sam Machkovech writes "My buddy Paul Kix of The Dallas Observer did some digging to uncover the life of Matt Leto (aka Zyos), whose track record places him in the top rankings of worldwide Halo & Halo 2 competitions. Professional gaming leagues are nothing new to those who know about the CPL, but this story shines a light at console-focused leagues like the MLG that may very well get the mainstream crowd interested in gaming as a viable sport, along with gamers like Zyos who buck negative stereotypes associated with hardcore gamers -- 'perhaps surprising, Leto's not a nerd. He's an athlete' -- while still kicking virtual ass. Show this article to your parents/spouses next time they harass you about your habit."

Comments

False dichotomy of athlete/nerd

[Anonymous Coward]

This guy is definitely a nerd.

Slicked back hair? Check.
Shirt tucked into sweatpants? Check.
Glasses? Check.
Living in mother's basement? Check.
No girlfriend? Check.
14-year-olds begging to play Halo with him? Check.
Makes a living playing video games? Checkmate.

Come on, just because a guy can play sports doesn't mean he's any less of a nerd.

Correlation between Athletics and Video games

[PylonHead]

It doesn't suprise me that he's a swimmer. I've noticed that many of the best gamers I've met have been athletes. Geeks too, but athletes all the same. One was a championship fencer, another ranked 6th nationally in the pole vault.

I think it's a combination of reflexes and a competative streak that will not allow them to lose.