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Can you make any money playing Video Games as a living? How so?
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I would consider the best path gaming journalism. The problem is, if you're a game reviewer, you would actually have to spend perhaps 20+ hours on a game where a movie reviewer wouldn't spend more than four on any particular movie. But, otherwise, writing video game stuff for Mahalo and KidzWorld.com like I do makes for a great little part-time job that I really enjoy.
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There are a couple of people who are. They make money on professional tours. Mostly FPS games.
You can also mine objects and sell them on eBay and such. This is pretty much frowned on by most game developers. But entire companies do this oversees. Mostly in the country of Korea.
Good Luck!
You can also mine objects and sell them on eBay and such. This is pretty much frowned on by most game developers. But entire companies do this oversees. Mostly in the country of Korea.
Good Luck!
Thanks man - I don't want the game developers mad at me. Mining is pretty uncool, I agree. I considered trying to be a tester, but don't know how to break into it. The search continues!!
Best option would be joining a pro tour such as that of EA
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33749589@N07/3275279962/
I watched the Madden Challenge while on a flight the other day and winner won $50,000, if you can earn that much by playing video games I will tip my hat to you.
There are many other games that are options in pro touring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_lmCPdRfsA
I watched the Madden Challenge while on a flight the other day and winner won $50,000, if you can earn that much by playing video games I will tip my hat to you.
There are many other games that are options in pro touring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_lmCPdRfsA
Word, thanks Jeff.
I'll let you know when I hit that $50k!! We'll hoist a few and play Madden!!
I'll let you know when I hit that $50k!! We'll hoist a few and play Madden!!
You can: Sony hires game testers. I had a friend who did this back in the dot-bomb days. He was paid about $8 an hour, and he got really sick of playing games that he didn't like.
One of the funniest stories I heard from there is that some PS2 game had a promotional Goo-Goo Dolls Video as part of the extras. About ten of the testers started the video one second apart. The result was hilarious!
One of the funniest stories I heard from there is that some PS2 game had a promotional Goo-Goo Dolls Video as part of the extras. About ten of the testers started the video one second apart. The result was hilarious!
There is also games journalism.
But keep in mind that it's highly competitive and you need excellent writing skills. You'll also find that while this involves playing videogames, there is just as much writing/research/etc involved.
There aren't really any glorified jobs playing games other than being a professional gamer. They're all a lot of work. And much of the time it isn't fun. That includes going "pro" at at game. The hours you'd need to log on won't always be for personal enjoyment.
If you're serious about it, then go for it! There are jobs playing games. Just keep reality in mind. Playing games can be hard work. But if it's what you love, then you should pursue it.
But keep in mind that it's highly competitive and you need excellent writing skills. You'll also find that while this involves playing videogames, there is just as much writing/research/etc involved.
There aren't really any glorified jobs playing games other than being a professional gamer. They're all a lot of work. And much of the time it isn't fun. That includes going "pro" at at game. The hours you'd need to log on won't always be for personal enjoyment.
If you're serious about it, then go for it! There are jobs playing games. Just keep reality in mind. Playing games can be hard work. But if it's what you love, then you should pursue it.
I love the journalism plan - any thoughts on breaking in?
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Thank you sir!! Thank you indeed!