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I am concerned about the profesionalism in games today. Don't get me wrong, I think the idea of playing against your mates and strangers of a game you love is a fine idea. Even the idea of clans is good they make on-line gaming more organised and slighty more competitive.
Recently though I have noticed that it is becoming absurd on how much money is being played to win. It started with winning a few free games, nothing wrong with that, let the gamers play for games. After all, its not like they're gatting massive winnings or anything. But then came the money.( the downfall of everything I say :D )
Amounts like £2500 and £10000 are up for grabs. I even heard of grown men leaving their jobs (maybe it is a plot for Jobcentre to get more customers :D )to lead the life of a professional gamesplayer. I think it has gone far to far...
" Hey thats a good idea, I'll leave my job as a lawyer to play Quake III for a bit of cash". Its absurd.
I believe that when things like this happen, when gaming is taken well to seriously like people leaving their jobs to play games then the fun is removed from it!
- SHEEPY
Recently though I have noticed that it is becoming absurd on how much money is being played to win. It started with winning a few free games, nothing wrong with that, let the gamers play for games. After all, its not like they're gatting massive winnings or anything. But then came the money.( the downfall of everything I say :D )
Amounts like £2500 and £10000 are up for grabs. I even heard of grown men leaving their jobs (maybe it is a plot for Jobcentre to get more customers :D )to lead the life of a professional gamesplayer. I think it has gone far to far...
" Hey thats a good idea, I'll leave my job as a lawyer to play Quake III for a bit of cash". Its absurd.
I believe that when things like this happen, when gaming is taken well to seriously like people leaving their jobs to play games then the fun is removed from it!
- SHEEPY
POP to the TOP
ahhhh the memories of that phrase
ahhhh the memories of that phrase
If you end up in the streets then you've always got the GBA to fall back on, haven't you? I thought that's why Nintendo brought it out?
Yeah ok sounds fun I admit! but what if you are not successful, you get no prize money and end up on the streets or something! and I believe if you take gaming to much it is not fun anymore!
Id be a professional gamer.
Spend all your time playing games in readyness for the next tournament, travel around the world entering competitions for large amounts of money.
"Congratulations CTS you have one the Thailand Open, here is your cheque for £20000. We love you long time."
Man that would rule!
Spend all your time playing games in readyness for the next tournament, travel around the world entering competitions for large amounts of money.
"Congratulations CTS you have one the Thailand Open, here is your cheque for £20000. We love you long time."
Man that would rule!
If you can be a proffessional bowler, or a proffessional snooker player, then there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to become a proffessional gamer.
Anyone remember the film "The Wizard" about some kids that travelled accross America to enter the Videogame World Championships?
Anyone remember the film "The Wizard" about some kids that travelled accross America to enter the Videogame World Championships?
I think it sounds like fun beyond mortal understanding to be a professional gamesplayer.
If SR would like to sponsor me, I will now leave my job and proclaim myself "Professional Black and White Player" or "Prof. Unreal Tournament Player".
Send checks to:
Spawny Get
Nevernever Land
Goat Island
Goatland
If SR would like to sponsor me, I will now leave my job and proclaim myself "Professional Black and White Player" or "Prof. Unreal Tournament Player".
Send checks to:
Spawny Get
Nevernever Land
Goat Island
Goatland
I am concerned about the profesionalism in games today. Don't get me wrong, I think the idea of playing against your mates and strangers of a game you love is a fine idea. Even the idea of clans is good they make on-line gaming more organised and slighty more competitive.
Recently though I have noticed that it is becoming absurd on how much money is being played to win. It started with winning a few free games, nothing wrong with that, let the gamers play for games. After all, its not like they're gatting massive winnings or anything. But then came the money.( the downfall of everything I say :D )
Amounts like £2500 and £10000 are up for grabs. I even heard of grown men leaving their jobs (maybe it is a plot for Jobcentre to get more customers :D )to lead the life of a professional gamesplayer. I think it has gone far to far...
" Hey thats a good idea, I'll leave my job as a lawyer to play Quake III for a bit of cash". Its absurd.
I believe that when things like this happen, when gaming is taken well to seriously like people leaving their jobs to play games then the fun is removed from it!
- SHEEPY
Recently though I have noticed that it is becoming absurd on how much money is being played to win. It started with winning a few free games, nothing wrong with that, let the gamers play for games. After all, its not like they're gatting massive winnings or anything. But then came the money.( the downfall of everything I say :D )
Amounts like £2500 and £10000 are up for grabs. I even heard of grown men leaving their jobs (maybe it is a plot for Jobcentre to get more customers :D )to lead the life of a professional gamesplayer. I think it has gone far to far...
" Hey thats a good idea, I'll leave my job as a lawyer to play Quake III for a bit of cash". Its absurd.
I believe that when things like this happen, when gaming is taken well to seriously like people leaving their jobs to play games then the fun is removed from it!
- SHEEPY