In Issue 068 (May 2009) of British Magazine Custom PC Stuart Andrews has written an article on the present situation in eSports and looks into what the future might hold.

Still, at least eSports holds sufficient number of competitions to satisfy gamers. But is there enough money? Some evidence would suggest that there isn't. Between 2000 and 2002, the likes of the Fatal1ty might have scooped $65,000 or more in winnings. In 2005, he won $150,000 for the CPL World Tour Championship. By contrast, last year's most successful player, Alexey "Cyph3r" Yushanevsky, is estimated to have won between $20,000 and $30,000. Is professional gaming still a route to riches, or is it on a steady downhill slope?

The article covers several topics including eSports organisations, management, PC versus consoles and what it takes to go pro. Organisations such as the ESL, ESWC, UKeSA, and WCG are discussed along with the demise of the CGS, CPL, WSVG and xleague.tv.

The article also includes interviews with:
- Paul "RedEye" Chaloner - QuadV Owner & Commentator
- Ian "Javax" Leckey - 4kings General Manager
- Jack "Callisto" Mason - 4kings CS:S Player
- Michael "ODEE" O'Dell - Dignitas Managing Director
- David "Zaccubus" Treacy - Dignitas Death Match Player
- Ray Mia - UKeSA Chairman

The magazine costs £4.50 in the United Kingdom. For thouse of you outside of the UK you'll have to rely on other means to read the article.

Source: Custom PC Magazine