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CPL World Tour 2006 Cancelled

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the lamentable dept.

InsaneLampshade writes "BBC News reports pro-gamers are mourning the loss of the most lucrative tournament in computer gaming. In 2005 the World Tour organized by the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) gave away $1m in prizes to pro-gamers at 10 events held around the globe. But the tour has been canceled for 2006, leaving many pro-gamers wondering how to make their lifestyle pay."

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  1. uhh? by tont0r · · Score: 2, Funny

    You mean all that mental training they did to become extremely good at videos games has gone to waste?? Now you get to join the ranks of the college football player who shot out his back while earning his "Journalism degree"

  2. Re:Get a job by mattluria · · Score: 2, Funny

    Maybe they could try walmart, I hear they have flexible schedules and give great discounts, just you don't have decent healthcare.

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