Getting $150,000 for playing Video Games!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4429264.stm
The grand final of the World Cyber Games takes place from 16 - 20 November in Singapore and will see 800 gamers take each other on in six PC games and two Xbox titles.
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In the grand final the prize pot will be $500,000 and the overall winner will walk away with $150,000.

I'm into gaming a bit. I like RPG's (role-playing games), though I'm currently stuck in Diablo II (Battle Chest).

grrrr i would LOVEEEEEEEEEEE to do that i love playing games its the family pastime lol either on the pc or x box or ps2 or n64 or gc we have them all lol

Originally Posted by vespacat

I'm into gaming a bit. I like RPG's (role-playing games), though I'm currently stuck in Diablo II (Battle Chest).

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have you played champions of norrath! i love that game. it reminds me sort of baulders gate. its cool you can play it on three different levels and then import you character into the 2nd game "return to arms" i am on the second level and i am a level 32 its cool i love it

No, I wouldn't want too.

BUT I have three boys who think it would be absolutly amazing!!!!
They would play 24/7 if they were allowed.

No matter what the "skill" there is probably someone out there who is making a living doing it. I have a friend whose job is to test games. So yes, he plays games for a living and makes a decent wage. Granted, he isn't employed by any of the big gaming companies so he doesn't always enjoy the games he has to play, but he does play computer games for a living.

I know of people, outside of the military, who basically make their living shooting competitively through sponsorships, book deals, instructional videos, etc. They make good money shooting and basically the books, videos, etc. sell because everyone knows how good they are.

Thing is, when you take a hobby or something you do for fun and turn it into a job, it does lose some of its luster. I've heard that from more than one profession. When it ceases to be something you do to relax and becomes your means of income and something you have to do, it just isn't as fun anymore. Be careful what you wish for...

Someone I know plays Counterstrike and said about this championship, its cool but you must be really good!

Not me

Originally Posted by Mom2SalemIsis

have you played champions of norrath! i love that game. it reminds me sort of baulders gate. its cool you can play it on three different levels and then import you character into the 2nd game "return to arms" i am on the second level and i am a level 32 its cool i love it

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No, haven't played it. There are a LOT of games I would love to play, but I have to get through Diablo II first.

I would love to if it were video games like Mario Bros, Tetris, etc. haha

Any system past snes and I'm not very good. But I can beat anyone at Pac Man!!!!

Vespacat- Is it Diablo 2 Lord Of Destruction, and do you play it online?

I told my Fiance that that playing video games would be perfect for him