An opinion piece via EGMR in which the author discusses the recently released documentary Free to Play. Quote: "Ive never had to make a choice between having a conventional career and an unconventional career and we all romanticise about being a career gamer without actually knowing what that means. And what it means, and I think you learn this the most when you watch HyHy (Benedict Lim from Singapore) and his interactions with his family is the absolute disconnect between what they understand him to be doing (essentially wasting his time on something which has zero value and impact) and what he actually does (train like a psychopath and go on with his team to place third in the tournament). But the the movie in no way glamourises taking the road less travelled, its difficult and there are lots a sacrifices the players have to make. As Fears (Clinton Loomis) mother (who is largely supportive of her sons involvement) remarks, she has never known people to make careers from g...
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