Without esports, I don’t think I’d have much hope for my future.

Without esports, I don’t think I’d have much hope for my future.

How many parents can afford to let their 17-year old play esports professionally?

My daughter and son are both into online games. They play 2 hours a day because their mother aka my wife does not allow them to play indiscriminately. Perhaps I should show her this article about teenagers winning RM1.24 million in esports? I know her reply. “How many out of all the hundreds or thousands or even tens of thousands who are playing are able to achieve this level?”

Well, she’s right. However, kudos to the players below who are now professionals in their own right. In case everyone is wondering why the prize money is so lucrative, well, do remember that the number of players are in many millions and sponsorship to tournaments is very cheap in terms of exposure. Try to do this online and it’s so hard plus the fact that random people seeing your brand has not emotional attachment. However, having them seeing your logo again and again when they play will definitely move your brand to top of mind. Let’s read a little about the RM1.24 million win.

Article in nst.com.my: “HBSE crushed compatriots Nova Esports 4-0 in a one-sided Grand Final. Grand Final Most Valuable Player Wong Yit Siang, better known as GuiYu, paid tribute to his parents for their support.

“I’m just 17, and without my parents’ support, I think I’d still be studying,” said the HBSE top laner.

“This is a very important moment in my life. Without esports, I don’t think I’d have much hope for my future.

HBSE pocketed US$300,000 (RM1.24 million), while Nova earned US$150,000 (RM619,500). 

Alpha finished third with US$110,000 (RM454,300).” Article in nst.com.my:

Without esports, I don’t think I’d have much hope for my future.

I think I will let my children take the normal route. Study… Graduate… Work… Earn money. I was just seated next to my son just now, he was playing Rivals in Roblox and well, he was easily defeated. Meanwhile my daughter who’s his elder sister is now asking him for help. Haha. Okay, I think both of them will not have a lot of future in esports. I wish all these amazing Malaysian players all the best. Perhaps writing this article can inspire a few more new players.

Who knows some parents reading this suddenly realize that their son’s ability in esports could mean millions in the future too. For now, they need to spend to equip them with the best gear and give them time to hone their skills too. My wife just reminded both of them that sleep time is coming. I am tired too, will sleep earlier tonight too. As for games, the last game I ever played was Civilization… Haha.

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