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[Frank274]

In fact, young Mr. Peebles is dropping out of high school... in order to focus on Guitar Hero full time.

full story: http://tech.yahoo.co...ogs/null/101746



Discuss.

Edited by Frank274, 18 August 2008 - 06:13 PM.

[ShadowLink64]

He will grow up to be a winner, for sure.

EDIT: Maybe I should read the article next time. It's a unique career choice, that's for sure.

[Frank274]

He will grow up to be a winner, for sure.

EDIT: Maybe I should read the article next time. It's a unique career choice, that's for sure.

I play guitar hero a lot, but not that much. As it said,

As the story notes, top gamers on the competitive circuit can earn up to $80,000 a year (though $25,000 is more common). Peebles, of course, can count his 52 Chick-fil-A combo meals toward that total.

I don't see him making a life off it.. espically if he wants a family... or a car for that matter

[Melchoire]

Can't say I blame him.

[philywilly]

Wow.. that's pretty ridiculous. Dropping out isn't the smartest move, but as long as he's still getting educated, I don't see much of a problem.

[Frank274]

Wow.. that's pretty ridiculous. Dropping out isn't the smartest move, but as long as he's still getting educated, I don't see much of a problem.

So is this:

One gamer, quoted at the end of the linked article, says that in eight years his total earnings are about $25,000 total, and that's including a national championship in Halo 2.

25,000 in 8 years?! So not worth it.

[Just Another User]

That guys an idiot... gonna be a total failure in life... my bad i mean will always be a total failure in life.

[Frank274]

That guys an idiot... gonna be a total failure in life... my bad i mean will always be a total failure in life.

That's like me telling my mom and dad i'm going to drop outta school to focus on Neopets. Or call of duty. Which ever sounds worse.

[Daniel#1]

That is not the smartest thing to do, tossing away an education for video games is the dumbest thing you can do, atleast finish school.

[Lawivido]

I wish I woulda thought of that...

[Frank274]

I wish I woulda thought of that...

It's every teens dream. Get paid to play games. But at what cost? No education. No freinds. Tons of acne? Not for me

[sherdoggggg]

I never understood why so many people put so much dedication into that game. He should have picked up a real guitar and geared that time towards that.

[Jewbert]

Aww well that's too bad. . .Maybe he can work offshore? My ex dropped out of high school 2 months before graduation. >.< Fucking moron.

[Melchoire]

Fuck high-school education, 80% is irrelevant in every-day life anyways.

[Cyo]

pro-gamin is prety sweet job
u travel world to championsips and tornaments and if u reel good u mite get around 80k dolars in 1 year like Moon or Sky
but u have be chinese or smth to get that much muney

[Noitidart]

Gosh that's insane and sad. Esp cuz i hate the game and think its lame

[Amagius]

If he has the skill to compete, I would support him. Few people are able to stay in the scene for over a few years, but those who can adapt and transfer over into other games can make good money.

[ROFLCopterz]

I would never do that but I guess if he thinks he can he should.

[Jakerz]

Whatever makes him happy lol

[GamerAsh]

Meh, It may be good now but what happens when Guitar Hero 8 comes out and then they stop production

[Frank274]

Fuck high-school education, 80% is irrelevant in every-day life anyways.

it might be irrelevant, but it helps you get a little bit more money than a GED does.

[Reaper]

it might be irrelevant, but it helps you get a little bit more money than a GED does.

See I disagree with that. To be honest...I didn't graduate when I was supposed to...instead I ran off and got married. I worked along side people that had a GED/HS Diploma and I got paid the exact amount they did...a lot jobs (notice I said a lot) don't check to see if you graduated because they assume everyone has. I have worked for major banking industries (that hold tons of info) without my diploma or GED. I understand that most places that I've worked have been decent jobs, not anything super great, but it paid my bills and got me stuff I needed. I think the kid should go for it anyway...as long as he is getting an education thats all that matters (yes, I eventually got my dipolma). Everyone has dreams, let him try and live his. Who knows, he could become like the guys from Grandma's Boy!!!! lol.

[Random]

I wish I could get paid to play video games professionally.
The Halo 3 Pros, the top 3 teams anyway, have one million dollar contracts.

[B@nGoUt2]

i honestly think its kinda stupid cuz its a one and a million chance in those things

[Frank274]

i honestly think its kinda stupid cuz its a one and a million chance in those things

Now that I think about it, he isn't losing much. He still does get the education... but in the end, it's his call