Why do professional gamers retire in their 20s?

It's a bit different for fighting games. While reflex is very important, there's a much larger multiplier on knowledge, composure and "reading" people. read more

It's a bit different for fighting games. While reflex is very important, there's a much larger multiplier on knowledge, composure and "reading" people. read more

But yeah, not all pro-gamers retire that early. That said, even in the FGC, plenty have branched out into supporting the community in other ways (like Alex Valle, 38, who mostly organizes tournaments now, and only participates occasionally. He still kicks ass, though). read more

Professional video gaming is a young man's game. As players get into their mid-20s, their reaction time slows and the game's mechanics become more difficult, says Diego "Quas" Ruiz, a player on professional League of Legends team Team Liquid. read more

For these reasons, gamers need to think about other options by their mid-20s, said Tobias Sherman, co-founder of eSports Management Group, a sports agency for gamers. That's why he speaks candidly with players about how long they can reasonably compete and helps them plot out their post-gaming lives. read more