PewDiePie, CaptainSparklez and eSports: The rise of the video game economy

"At just 23 years old, Jordan Maron, or CaptainSparklez as he’s known on YouTube, is worth an estimated $16 million. He’s just bought himself a $4.5 million pad in the Hollywood Hills and, while the three-storey mansion is certainly impressive, what’s most interesting about Mr Maron is how he made his money. The video games enthusiast turned the camera on himself as he played, and now millions of people tune into watch." Read more

Harry Tucker news.com.au 20 Oct 2015