How To Get Paid To Play Video Games
- August 30, 2008
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Writer
Rosemarie_Lennon
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Producer/Director
Rose Viggiano (Dynamic)
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Tech Consultant
Scopius
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Music
Edison Music Corp
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Voice Over Artist
Peter Coleman
- Actor Sorrell Sanders
- Location Bowlmor Lanes
Put all your experience playing videos games to work—literally.
You Will Need
- Video game expertise
- Writing skills
- Dedication
- A degree in computer science
Step 1: Enter online tournaments
Enter online tournaments, where you challenge other gamers for money. If you’re good, you could win your way to a spot in one of the professional tournaments, which pay big bucks (we’re talking five and six figures!).
Step 2: Get your foot in the door
Apply to work in customer service for a video game company. Like starting in the mail room, an entry-level job like this could lead to a game-playing position.
Step 3: Get a job as a game tester
Apply for a job as a video game tester with a manufacturer. You’ll need to be familiar with the many different games and consoles, and demonstrate you can clearly articulate your likes and dislikes.
Practice! Professional gamers play between six and 12 hours a day every day!
Step 4: Write about video games
Write about video games for a living, either by becoming a game reviewer or working for a publisher that prepares game guides.
Step 5: Become a game play expert
Become a game play expert. These are people hired by game manufacturers to go around the country demonstrating new games.
Step 6: Become a software developer
Become a software developer; in other words, create your own games.
A degree in computer science can help you land a job in game writing, designing, and programming.
Step 7: Work hard
Whichever video game job you want, work hard. As you might imagine, the competition for these positions is intense.
Seventy-two percent of Americans play video games.
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Comments (17)
Great how-to on getting into the gaming industry. Imagine if they showed that video at high school career centers. Student's perspective on the job market would be greatly changed. It appears really accurate too.
over 3 years ago by Sprout
I'll do what ever I can do even if it cost my blood or leg
over 2 years ago by Andrew4059
Prepare to spend lots of your time and money for paying for electric bill and hardware peripherals.
over 3 years ago by fedmich
PLEEEEZE do NOT show this video to my son...or husband!
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about 1 year ago by shushu
good video!
over 2 years ago by legofan1481
good one, keep good work
over 3 years ago by galaeddin
good video!
over 2 years ago by legofan1481
This video rocks!!! I am going to quit my job tomorrow and start practicing. Great job guys.
over 3 years ago by scproductions
I'll do what ever I can do even if it cost my blood or leg
over 2 years ago by Andrew4059
I'll continue play games untill I become a pro.Just have to continue practasing
over 2 years ago by Andrew4059
wok wok wok
6 months ago by Wlliam_Isaac_Borbon_Santos
Sound nice but is quit easy :)
over 2 years ago by ionut19962
good video!
over 2 years ago by legofan1481
Oh god, I hope my boyfriend never sees this!!
over 3 years ago by flamingcrocus
this has to be one of hardest job, but yet n relaxing
over 2 years ago by mikey8
Do i have to go to College for get a degree in computer science? I not need a degree but all is i want to get paid to play video games!!
over 3 years ago by LilCueballRulez
Whazzup
I wonder if I am in the right degree field. I am working on a bachelor's degree in computer engineering. Do you think I can still do this field; I love video games?
over 2 years ago by Mextero_Ocampo
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