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Hookedcast #61
The GTA V trailer is discussed, as well as potential Game of the Year 2011 candidates.
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August 19th, 2008

Coolest Parents Ever?

Coolest Parents Ever?
For many people, playing videogames is a way of life. For some skilled players it can be their livelihood. Blake Peebles, a 16 year old high school student plans to make it his career. According to the News & Observer, Blake is a gifted Guitar Hero III player who has convinced his parents to allow him to drop out of high school and pursue a career as a professional Guitar Hero III player.

It's not like Peebles will be going unschooled though, as part of the agreement to drop out he is to be home schooled. The article draws comparisons between Peebles dropping out and how parents of sports phenoms have handled their children. Still considering top professional gamers only make about $80,000 USD a year (the average is more in the range of $25,000 USD) compared to millions of dollars sports athletes make, one can't help but question the decision.