I think he might have been emphasizing the difference between game programmers and most other programmers. Game programmers do it because they love doing it, they have fun creating new stuff and being a part of bringing a vision to life for the enjoyment of others. They don't do it for the size of the paycheck. In Iron Gate's case the paycheck came unexpectedly but after years of hard work and fun and they delivered the right product at the right place at the right time and bingo, huge success. All while having fun doing what they love to do.