In the documentary "Game of Millions" by the German public broadcasting service ARD, filmed during The International 2023, Cloud9 captain Dmitry 'Fishman' Polischuk shared his view that pursuing a career in esports can be a misguided goal.
Dmitry 'Fishman' Polischuk explained that, despite his current success and good salary, players just one step below him can end up as anonymous figures. They also devote their lives to the game but achieve nothing, lacking the skills needed for other careers. He described this as the darker side of gaming and warned that many people consider risking everything to become a professional player, which he believes is a major mistake and a false aspiration.
Earlier, Leon 'Nine' Kirilin, a champion from The International 2022 with Tundra Esports, spoke about his introduction to video games and the beginning of his career in Dota 2.