Xeni on NPR: cyberathlete Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel

For today's edition of the NPR program "Day to Day," a profile of Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, the 24 year old gaming competitive gaming champ who turned his obsession into a profession. Fatal1ty's headed to the Cyberathlete Professional League world finals in New York City this week. At stake: the biggest prize in gaming history — $150,000 — and pride.

Today's "Xeni Tech" episode includes insight from CNet News.com writer John Borland, who co-authored the gaming history book "Dungeons and Dreamers" with Brad King.

Link to "Gamer 'Fatal1ty' Makes a Living by Winning" on Day to Day, airs nationwide at 9am and noon depending on your local station. Archived audio (in Windows and Real) will be available here after 12pm PT today.