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A Lot of Money for Playing Games
knowhow writes "Tom Taylor took the risk of dropping out from high school just to play video games. The guy who is just 18 years old, was prompted to take this step; because of the reason that emerged from his love for gaming. After playing for six months on a full time basis the guy signed a contract for a staggering $250,000."
From the Article:"Now Tom taylor is known as Tsquared on the gaming circuit. He's earning six figures and has product endorsements and a video game tutoring business. He's one of about 100 professional gamers associated with Major League Gaming, a video gaming league founded in 2002. When they're playing well, pros might bring home a few grand a month."
I suppose that, unlike actual sports leagues, Major League Gaming doesn't have to worry about sex party scandals.
Then the few of us who actually have real girlfriends are left to die alone?
Never monkey with another monkey's monkey.
>> The guy who is just 18 years old, was prompted to take this step; because of the reason that emerged from his love for gaming.
Say that again, but not in Klingon.
"The guy who is just 18 years old, was prompted to take this step; because of the reason that emerged from his love for gaming."
"... do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites, standing for absolutely nothing. All they do is show you've been to college." -- Kurt Vonnegut
Or, if you must, at least avoid using if you haven't the foggiest idea of where to put them (such as, say, between two independent clauses). All that does is show you've dropped out of high school to play video games.
"a sentence containing two full independent clauses. Or certain lists."
:-)
That should read: 'a sentence containing two full independent clauses or certain lists.'
There was no reason to separate those thoughts. It made the flow of your prose awkward. I must refer you to the old saying about glass houses and accusations.
Help I'm a rock.
How dare you slander good name Scientology! Not even capitalize Scientology! You free fair game now buddy junior. We suck you brains out with super power, sue you all you money, and bump rudely into you whilst in street! Maybe even in that order! Bet you sorry now!
That doesn't really explain why John Carmack lost his Ferarri. I mean, unless JC was confused about what he was thinking at the time. Lord knows it happens to the best of us.
there is no need to sign your posts. this isn't usenet. your username is right there above your post. stop it.
I'm sure he can probably play SAT long enough to get his score up to 1500.
When our name is on the back of your car, we're behind you all the way!
"like Michael Jordan was born to play basketball. I feel like I was born to play video games." ... and to use that as an excuse to compare myself to Michael Jordan.
"Things are more moderner than before- bigger, and yet smaller- it's computers-- San Dimas High School football RULES!"
Considering that I'm planning to live to be 120, and will be into my fourth or fifth career by the time I retire at 100, I don't have a problem with this. Why retire at 30 and waste your life for the next 90 years?
Hell, maybe he'll be a game coach. There are people who actually make money that way.
Don't thank God, thank a doctor!