Mainstream Professional MP gamers
I know this post is somewhat off topic, but I am looking for a technical swing to the discussion.
Online and MP gaming is becoming more and more popular, due to the increase in high speed Internet connections. From a technology perspective, are we getting close to MP games becoming mainstream (niche) spectator sports? I know there are products available that allow viewing of MP games as a spectator (HLTV etc.). But do you think that MP gaming will find a niche mainstream viewer market, outside of tournaments etc.
Are paid professional MP gamers a figment of my imagination? Or are we closer than we think?