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The World of Competitive Gaming
cphilo wrote to mention an article in the AP about the world of competitive gaming. From the article: "Welcome to the basement lair of the 24-year-old Wendel, the man known and feared by aficionados of multiplayer games across the globe as 'Fatal1ty.' If you deign to think of video games as simply a childish pastime, consider this professional game player. He collects a six-figure salary, has his own brand of gaming merchandise and travels the world to compete - regarded by those in the know as one of the most gifted players of his kind."
... western society takes one more step toward the grave.
At least what he does is physical. Button mashing can be done by any obsessive no-talent hack sitting in their parents basement.
At least Tony had to get hurt to perfect his um "craft". Granted, I don't look at skateboarding as a career either. Sports, surprisingly, are not supposed to be careers. They're supposed to be events where people compete for the simple quest of competition.
Tom
Someday, I'll have a real sig.
It's too bad he can't use his uncanny ability to do something that helps humanity. I guess we can't punish him for not helping out, but it's not like we have to worship him.
Saskboy's blog is good. 9 out of 10 dentists agree.