Chen Zebin has given himself a year to achieve his ultimate goal of capturing a title. Photo: Handout
Chen Zebin has given himself a year to achieve his ultimate goal of capturing a title. Photo: Handout

The harsh truth of an e-sports ‘dream job’: amid the fun and games, it’s a rough road to the top

  • ‘If you are not at the top of the pyramid, you cannot earn much,’ a 22-year-old professional video gamer says
  • A cautionary tale for those who imagine a life of fun and games in a sport with 350 million Chinese fans

Chen Zebin has given himself a year to achieve his ultimate goal of capturing a title. Photo: Handout
Chen Zebin has given himself a year to achieve his ultimate goal of capturing a title. Photo: Handout
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