Thu 02 Apr
2009

NYT: Virtual Leagues Fold, Forcing Gamers to Find Actual Jobs

Posted 09:29 am
Author Khoi Vinh
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This article tells the story of Emmanuel Rodriguez, a 23-year-old pro gaming champion who now works at a Sam’s Club in Dallas. “Video games may be as popular as ever — people in more than 65 percent of American households play, according to the Entertainment Software Association — but the professional sport of gaming has nearly collapsed. Major companies have pulled sponsorships and several tournaments have folded.”

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Mon 06 Apr 2009 at 05:16 am
Rick

I used to work in this industry until CGS bought the team I worked for. I guess that was a good thing that it happened at a time while it was still possible to secure income.

Wed 08 Apr 2009 at 10:48 am
Cyprian Gwóźdź

Yes, playing videos games is not good way of live ;-)

Sat 11 Apr 2009 at 12:56 pm
Erin Sparling

Damn.  There goes my plans for the future.

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