10 Jul 2011

A look at E-Gaming

E-Gaming market has developed rather rapidly in the past decade.
New streaming technology has permitted top gamers to stream their matches online and collect substantial ad revenue. One top Starcraft 2 gamer is reportedly earning over $3,000 a month, half of which is from tutoring. Yes, tutoring! He earns over $1,500 a month as a Starcraft 2 coach.
While televised gaming has long been popular in places such as South Korea, there is reason to believe that it could take off in North America as well.

Check out a recent Starcraft 2 tournament match in Columbus, Ohio: