By Daniel Perez, El Paso Matters A 1990 “Far Side” cartoon shows a mother and father proudly observing their son who is seated on the floor playing video games. In the background is a thought balloon where both consider his future as a highly paid video game expert. In the want ads of the parents’ dreams, employers dangle salaries of anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000. Included in the deals are signing bonuses, company cars, retirement plans, free lodging and four-day work weeks.

In today’s world, some of those salaries might be too low when it comes to industry engineers, programmers and lead designers. As for the players, the best of the best recently earned $7 million in winnings, not including sponsorships. Electronic sports, or esports, which is competitive video gaming, continues to

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