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."

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There are worse and better jobs...

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Sewer maintenance versus nude centerfold makeup artist for instance. This still doesn't beat the latter and given my lack of interest in playing games anymore doesn't even beat my day job of doing telecom support. Your milage may of course vary. It's just sad that there's going to be ten thousand boobs out there who point at this and say, "see? I'm not wasting my time!" Yes, you and that kid who couldn't sink a shot if he were dunked holding the ball are both wasting your time. Banking on the longshot and oddball is not where success is at. Nevertheless, I have no ill will towards this oddball so I hope for his sake and happiness that his success continues.