Believe it or not, the cover of todays issue of the Wall Street Journal featured a front and center article about Tom Taylor, a video game instructor who teaches folks of all ages how to improve their skills at either Halo 2 or Super Smash Brothers Melee.
According to the article, the 27 year old runs a company called Gaming-Lessons.com, where gamers can book lessons with Tom for about $65/hr. Tom teaches his students over VOIP and thru email and even with one lesson, students really learn a great deal.
I think this is fantastic: first off, it made the front cover of the Wall Street Journal. Secondly, gaming is big. It's about time it gets the media attention it deserves. There are many businesses sprouting around video games as the roots of the industry are deeply planted. Just look at the Global Gaming League; the company is creating television contact around video games as well, as, managing a highly successful gaming league and website. Many celebrities have joined up to take part in their endeavor into the Hip Hop Gaming League (HHGL) including their commissioner, Snoop Dog.
There are many other companies surrounding this space and complimenting it- but I'm just really impressed with the attention that this video game instructor received. Time to go play....
Tags: Gaming, video games, Halo 2
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