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The World of Competitive Gaming

Posted by Zonk on from the i-would-have-picked-a-better-handle dept.

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."

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  1. He's not pro! by toupsie · · Score: 5, Funny

    He is a freaking CAMPER!!!

    --
    Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.
  2. But still.. by slashmojo · · Score: 5, Funny
    regarded by those in the know as one of the most gifted players of his kind.

    But still a nerd with no sex life. (presumably)

    "Gaming is so much fun and so relaxing," he said. "I don't see why anyone would want to stop playing."

    Yep, no sex life is confirmed..

    Yes I am still very jealous ;)

  3. If you can smoke and drink while doing it.... by st0rmshad0w · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...its not a sport, and you're not an athelete.

    Just saying.

  4. Re:Out of Touch with an Old Reality by seagis · · Score: 5, Funny

    Big example: given the choice, would anyone here really chose cybersex over sex in person?

    You realize, don't you, that it's a bit of a stretch to think that most of the people here will have the opportunity to make such a choice?

    ;-)