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US Companies Sponsor Pro Gamers

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the another-concept-i-just-don't-get dept.

Baddox writes "Professional gaming, which has for some time now been a popular venture in Asia, is finally starting to get some attention from big US companies. Teams for competitive shooters like Counter Strike are getting sponsored by large corporations like Johnson and Johnson. The article poses the question, "Is 'frags per round' going to be the batting average of the 21st century?" "

10 of 228 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Whatever. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You smell

  2. Re:Whatever. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    mommy?

  3. Re:Johnson and Johnson by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Johnson & Johnson don't make caffeinated drinks.

    They make lotions and oils. Hence, right up the alley of computer geeks.

  4. Re:J&J Has a hidden agenda though... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    How is this insightful and not just funny?!

  5. Re:Two different worlds by idontgno · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    The world of Slashdot

    WHOA! I just had the most unpleasant visual of Blizzard's new MMORPG, World of Slashdot.

    <shudder>

    --
    Welcome to the Panopticon. Used to be a prison, now it's your home.
  6. Re:Whatever. by SnakeEyes02 · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    To bad that his power glove is obsolete.

  7. Re:On a more serious note... a question, sorry OT by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Joining is free. If you're in Europe join ladders in Clanbase and start playing. You'll have to play your way up to be noticed and seeded into cups and tournaments.

    If you're into the team modes, you'll need to join a clan ofcourse.

    But please don't assume anyone who beats you is cheating. I know a *lot* of people out there are whiners and such.

  8. Re:Pro Gamers by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Hey, its a tough and thankless job. Nobody appreciates the robust aroma of bleach on their phone, but if I didn't do it who would?

  9. I'm impressed... by CaptMonkeyDLuffy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You took the high road. Around here I would have expected jokes involving their petroleum jelly or hand moisturizer products...

  10. Re:Pro Gamers by toad3k · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Yeah, and if we didn't have these guys, who would dip our fries?