Top-Notch Ways to Make Money While Playing Games

With a significant transformation in the gaming arena in the last decade, playing games has become a full-time job for many individuals. Several adopt this route but give when they realize the time, patience, and consistency required to build a solid career out of it. A few gamers also get repelled to the idea of putting so much work into the gaming zone. It may be because, as a career, it sucks all the fun out of it. The thing they loved the most at one point in time does not bring them the same joy when doing it for a living. By doing what they love, they end up hating what they once loved. The niche also seems a bit overcrowded at the moment, and the risk factor can discourage aspiring gamers. 

The field is not all disheartenment and no joy, though for the young, passionate, and skilled crowd ready to commit themselves to the game for the long term. Taking up this task can seem overwhelming but is an achievable feat.

Gaming as a profession? Sign me up!

There are quite a few different mediums that can direct you to make a good living while playing games you love. We are here to discuss such options and help you understand which one may be the best suited to your gaming style.

Make money while live streaming.

Technological advances have made it relatively easy for everyone to stream their game-play in real-time. There are several online platforms, Twitch and YouTube being the biggest amongst these, that help you monetize these live streams.

There are two ways to monetize:

One; build a large audience so that brands integrate with you and you get paid to Live Stream.

Two; Build a loyal audience that regularly pays with donations and subscriptions.

We can do live streaming with a modest budget. A few basic requirements like a decent computer, a game that the audience enjoys streaming software, and an engaging personality should do the trick.

Make guides, tutorials, and assist fellow gamers.

Think you are a pro at some game? Know every trick in the book can overcome every challenge and level the game has to offer? Then you should seriously consider making some content that fellow gamers can refer to while playing the game. You can identify the points where most of the players in the game get stuck and which has an easy fix that not everyone can notice. You can create guidelines that make the game easier for beginners.

Different types of games have a use for different kinds of guides. Some massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) receive many queries and searches for gold guides, leveling guides, and raid guides. In contrast, PvP games like Overwatch or Valorant opt for build and mechanics guides. Finally, you’ll mostly have good hits with the audience in single-player games when releasing focused guides on topics like earning a specific Achievement/Trophy.

Participate in gaming tournaments and get sponsorships

We often see tournaments being organized regularly for PvP games. The prize pool is directly proportional to the popularity of the game. If your skills are on par with professionals, you can get sponsored by an eSports organization and get a satisfactory amount of money through winnings and sponsorships. This field is highly competitive and can get a little overwhelming a few times if we are honest. You have to ensure that you perform and give your best shot every time to win substantially.

Give games journalism a shot

If you are interested in gaming but are not much of a plate, you can consider this branch. It will include polishing your skills as a writer, being up to date about all the current happenings. You can approach a few existing sites or create and launch your platform to express your views, nuggets of information, and other information in a well-composed manner. Here, you will need to engage your audience through your words to ensure that they are captivating. Create some writing samples and look for openings at reputed websites.

Wrapping up

Games are rejoicing because they provide us with a way to escape reality. If gaming becomes your job, that perspective of escapism passes, and likely so does the fun. Therefore you must think ardently before turning it into a potential career. You should make appropriate provisions and have a safety net to fall back on if you come to regret this transition.

If you have thought this through and wish to forge ahead with pursuing gaming as your career, the options discussed above provide the best platform to make suitable money off of playing games. Conduct thorough research for each option and weigh the characteristics that might suit your gaming style and passion the most tactfully.