Joystick wizards play for pay.

• Position: Playing video games for money - Brief Article

Matt Leto, 20, also known by his screen name Zyos, is no ordinary gamer. Last year, he won the top prize of $20,000 at the World Cyber Games in Seoul, South Korea. Johnathan Wendel, 23, who specializes in PC games, has racked up more than $300,000 in prize money and endorsements. Wendel and Leto are among the select few who actuary make a riving playing video games. Promoters of tournaments like the World Cyber Games believe there is enough interest in the multibillion-dollar video-game industry to support an elite level of gamers who play for pay. "There are 1,000 kids in Korea that...