I have a friend who is one of the top Halo players in the world and is making bank right now. Until I met him, I did not see it as a sport, but my mind has definitely been changed. Him and his team practice 7+ hours a day and are competing for $100k+ during their tourneys. What is funny is the majority of pro gamers are good looking guys. If you guys get the chance, check out MLG (Major League Gaming) sometime. Their tournaments bring in a lot of fans and they all fill up the seats to watch the games being played. Bring signs, start chants, everything you would see at a sports event.