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zac_k3
9/9/2018 11:21pm
9/9/2018 11:21pm
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9/12/2018 10:57am
This may be a silly question being that this is Moto site but I’ve always wondered, would you guys rather your kids try to be a pro gamer/gaming content creator or go pro in racing? Yeah I know video games are for nerds and dirt bikes get the chicks but considering the injuries and struggles that most people go through trying to get too the top is it worth it? I always hear DV12 on the pulp show saying that “everyone should avoid racing” but didn’t know if he really means that or just jokes around about it. The top youtuber/streamer is currently making around $850,000 a month. Save the smartass coments for another thread!
The Shop
I don’t think Gamers are considered basement nerds anymore. That was like the 90s.....
I've worked for two companies with a big footprint in Esports (Still feels strange saying that.) And sure there are a lot more pro gamers than pro moto riders. But there are also a ton more people playing games trying to become pro than people in moto. The competition is just as fierce. Few make it, and fewer still make millions.
Like moto, most of them are not making millions. Only a very small amount. And the length of career is very limited. A gamer has to spend countless hours to reach a pro level in their chosen game. It's more than a full time job. Even then they aren't guaranteed a big pay day. Also, unlike traditional sports their career is still attached to a specific game, and games have shelf lives. Very few games are ten years old and still popular. What happens when that game loses popularity? No audience, no tournaments, no career. Then what do you do?
youtubers have the same problems.
If someone loves games and wants a game related job, learn a skill. Programmers are in high demand, and I know a lot more programmers making a lot more money than pro gamers.
I chose art, that's another story. Lol.
Pit Row
These contracts athletes and coaches sign are ridiculous today, but the owner's/universities wouldn't pay them if they weren't still making money.
It's an investment. Get a good coach/player, win more games, get more money.
I see what you are saying, but there is a reason athletes and coaches make the money they do.
I just don't like it ?
Kids watching other kids play video games is one of the most depressing trends of late.
Of course!! I would say half the girls I got with in high school and up until I met my wife was because I rode. They all loved it.
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