You want a new job or new game?

Yet another article about gold farming in the game industry.
An estimated 400,000 Asians hack dragons and monsters for a living.

It is a perfect example of focus and specialisation – Let’s focus on the core business, the rest is sourced.
MMO gamers often complain about the need to “grind” stuff, farming gold and special gears by doing repetitive tasks for days or weeks. As a result, many choose to buy the in-game stuff with real-life money, so they can spend time playing instead of grinding.

Such opportunity obviously has given birth to a new kind of career.
It is a bit in the grey area whether it is a work or a game.

In South Korea, virtual game shows attract millions of audience.
Teenagers are coached and trained in camps “sumo-style” to excel in playing the games .
The parents are all supportive for such career path, that later on their children would prosper in the game industry.

This brings up the memory of the time when call center business started to pop up in India.
This demonstrates yet again what a strong impact video games have in our everyday life.