Not sure if anyone will be able to help with this, but I am in search of an article. I'm currently writing a position paper for a writing class, discussing whether or not becoming a professional gamer is a viable career choice, exploring both sides of the argument.
There was an article I read somewhat recently (within the past month or so? not sure when it was actually published) that was discussing esports, and had 5 or so different points within the article talking about different things within the industry. I specifically remember one of the points towards the bottom of the article saying "Careers Are Short" or something to that affect. It then went on to talk about why careers in esports are so short and how most end by your mid to late 20's, due to slowing reaction times and young talent always coming up or something like that. Keep in mind this was just one point within the article, not the topic of the entire thing.
I know that isn't a lot of detail, but I'm hoping someone here that has read this article knows which one I'm talking about. I was dumb and didn't bookmark it at the time, but I could really use it in this paper that I'm writing. I've literally spent an hour looking for it, and haven't come up with it yet. And yes, I searched my history but found nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks bros
Not sure if anyone will be able to help with this, but I am in search of an article. I'm currently writing a position paper for a writing class, discussing whether or not becoming a professional gamer is a viable career choice, exploring both sides of the argument.
There was an article I read somewhat recently (within the past month or so? not sure when it was actually published) that was discussing esports, and had 5 or so different points within the article talking about different things within the industry. I specifically remember one of the points towards the bottom of the article saying "Careers Are Short" or something to that affect. It then went on to talk about why careers in esports are so short and how most end by your mid to late 20's, due to slowing reaction times and young talent always coming up or something like that. Keep in mind this was just one point within the article, not the topic of the entire thing.
I know that isn't a lot of detail, but I'm hoping someone here that has read this article knows which one I'm talking about. I was dumb and didn't bookmark it at the time, but I could really use it in this paper that I'm writing. I've literally spent an hour looking for it, and haven't come up with it yet. And yes, I searched my history but found nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks bros
theres a merlini article you might want to use http://money.cnn.com/2014/08/28/investing/ben-wu-dota-video-games/
http://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/burn-bright-burn-brief-on-the-fleeting-fame-of-esports-stars-447
flametheres a merlini article you might want to use http://money.cnn.com/2014/08/28/investing/ben-wu-dota-video-games/
I can definitely pull some stuff from this, thanks.
Dexhttp://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/burn-bright-burn-brief-on-the-fleeting-fame-of-esports-stars-447
I saw this one, not the one I was originally thinking of. But thank you.
[quote=flame]theres a merlini article you might want to use http://money.cnn.com/2014/08/28/investing/ben-wu-dota-video-games/[/quote]
I can definitely pull some stuff from this, thanks.
[quote=Dex]http://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/burn-bright-burn-brief-on-the-fleeting-fame-of-esports-stars-447[/quote]
I saw this one, not the one I was originally thinking of. But thank you.
I've been interested in searching in different ways, and this article doesn't include anything like "Careers are short" but it does cover 5 points and includes the challenges of each point within the industry
http://www.newzoo.com/insights/the-5-factors-defining-the-future-of-esports/
I've been interested in searching in different ways, and this article doesn't include anything like "Careers are short" but it does cover 5 points and includes the challenges of each point within the industry
http://www.newzoo.com/insights/the-5-factors-defining-the-future-of-esports/
rowrowI've been interested in searching in different ways, and this article doesn't include anything like "Careers are short" but it does cover 5 points and includes the challenges of each point within the industry
http://www.newzoo.com/insights/the-5-factors-defining-the-future-of-esports/
I could definitely use this as well. Thanks for looking around.
[quote=rowrow]I've been interested in searching in different ways, and this article doesn't include anything like "Careers are short" but it does cover 5 points and includes the challenges of each point within the industry
http://www.newzoo.com/insights/the-5-factors-defining-the-future-of-esports/[/quote]
I could definitely use this as well. Thanks for looking around.
http://www.mweb.co.za/games/view/tabid/4210/Article/12197/The-dark-underbelly-of-eSports-The-dangers-of-going-pro.aspx
covers more of what you were looking for in pros/cons of careers. This might be the article you were looking for