by
cj592
@ 2006-04-26 - 20:51:28
I am writing this blog really because I am intensely envious of all those involved....
UK pro-gamers are mourning the loss of the most lucrative tournament in computer gaming.
In 2005 the World Tour organised by the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) gave away $1m in prizes to pro-gamers at 10 events held around the globe.
Many expected the World Tour 2006 to be more successful as it picked Quake IV as its central game.
Picture: Quake 4

But the tour has been cancelled for 2006, leaving many pro-gamers wondering how to make their lifestyle pay.
Three words spring to mind Job, get and a
Still it's nice work if you can get it.
Flicking through the archives i found a similar report from 1976
UK pro-gamers are mourning the loss of the most lucrative tournament in computer gaming.
In 1975 the World Tour organised by the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) gave away £100 in prizes to pro-gamers at 10 events held around the globe.
Many expected the World Tour 1976 to be more successful as it picked PONG as its central game. Spectators were said to be thrilled by the fast paced, Tennis style action.
Picture: Cyber athletes practising for the 1976 competition

But these games can make or break teenagers.
When Johnathan Wendel was 13 years old, his mother scuppered his ambition of becoming a top player.
... appaarently she told him to tidy his room and go do his paper round! Mothers eh?