By Alex Villafania, hackenslash Reporter
INQUIRER.net

JOHNATHAN WENDELL is everywhere. The man whose nickname is Fatal1ty is the world’s most popular professional video game player and may perhaps be the richest, having earned about half a million dollars in cash and prizes by joining competitions, not including his many sponsorships and endorsements.

During the recently held computer exhibit Computex in Taiwan, Fatal1ty made his presence as a player, giving tips to wannabe video game professionals. For three days, Fatal1ty played one-on-one against guests of the giant computer exhibit in the fast-paced first-person shooter Quake 4. Of course, he was never beaten.

In all of his competitions during Computex, Fatal1ty never died a single time and was always on target, almost never losing a shot in what seemed to be a superhuman capability to anticipate the enemy’s random moves. His skills were honed through years of intense and dedicated playing.

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By Alexander Villafania, hackenslash Reporter
INQUIRER.net

TAIPEI, Taiwan–If there is one business in the Philippines that is expected to grow, it would be the do-it-yourself (DIY) PC building sector, particularly the market of people who build gaming PCs.

The gaming enthusiast business in the Philippines is considered the most stable sector in the PC building business, especially with the advent of more triple-A or premium PC gaming titles, as well as new online games that require faster and more robust systems.

Most PC builders would spend between P20,000 and P30, 000 for a basic PC that can run most games and other applications. However, hardcore gamers will spend P50,000 or more to build a powerhouse system.

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