Now Get a Haircut!

This is such a brutal headline: “Virtual Leagues Fold, Forcing Gamers to Find Actual Jobs”

I’m not heartbroken, though. I’ve always been uncomfortable with the idea of video games as a sport or as mere competition. I’m sure it’s just taste, but I prefer my favorite medium to be primarily artistic rather than athletic in nature. I have doubts about gaming’s ability to progress artistically if it doesn’t first shun it’s skill-oriented goals.

Then again, maybe this really is just an altogether different medium. Honestly, I’m just altogether torn on the issue.