16-Year-Old Guitar Hero Leaves Public School to Pursue a Dream

I think it’s safe to say that we’ve all had moments when we got a killer headshot in Halo or shattered a high score in Guitar Hero when we’ve wondered: could I do this professionally? Well, 16-year-old Blake Peebles is actually doing something about it and is planning on purusing a career as a professional Guitar Hero player. His dedication is such that he actually left his public school in order to focus on the game.

His parents have not only given Blake their blessing, but have also paid for a private tutor so he can still continue to learn without being tied down to the 8:00-3:00 schedule of public institutions. So he may not receive his diploma from a public school, but he is currently on track to recieve a home school diploma. It’s nice to see that he hasn’t completely abandoned his education.

Professional gaming is a career that many people find challenging to break into since there are so many who want to do it. Let’s be honest here, doesn’t everyone want to make a living by playing video games? If you don’t feel comfortable enough writing game reviews like the rest of us, the most logical decision is to polish your skills and put your 1337-ness to the test against the best in the world. The only way to make a genuine living out of professional gaming is to somehow acquire sponsorship by impressing companies at various tournaments which can be online or off. If you manage to get in good with a sponsor, you have a chance to earn a living wage.

Pro gaming is a tough industry to break into and an even tougher one to do full-time, but who am I to judge someone’s dreams? Especially considering that the young Mr. Peebles has already won some lower budget tournaments and has been known to impress onlookers at local restaurants on Guitar Hero night. Blake, if you’re reading this, you’ve got at least one fan here at GotGame who wishes you the best, but I would also like to encourage you to think about college in the future regardless of how your pro career pans out.