TechStuff Classics: Professional Gaming

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TechStuff Classics: Professional Gaming

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May 11, 2015

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What does it take to play video games for a living? In this classic episode, Jonathan and Chris explore how the best of the best at video games get paid. But is it all fun and games? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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May 11, 2015

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