The future looks bright for Brock, Kniles, Roman, and Todd Link. As they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the virtual world, they will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of gamers.

As the boundaries between different sectors of digital entertainment continue to blur, "videogame madness" will only accelerate. Audiences no longer pigeonhole creators into a single category; a performer can be an actor one day, a fitness influencer the next, and a competitive gamer by the weekend.