The whole thing around being a professional gamer to make the big bucks destroys the fun of playing video games, which is why many people who choose this path quit after a few years (or months). People end up disliking what they once enjoyed instead of making it their career.
Also, the crowded market makes it challenging. For every success tale, hundreds of attempts end in failure. But don’t let this discourage you, and give up entirely on gaming as a source of revenue.
We wouldn’t advise making gaming your main source of income unless you’re young, single, and ready to put in several years, even if it might all be for nothing. But it’s possible!
Here are a few possible ways to start making money while playing video games.
Start making Gaming Related Tutorials, Walkthroughs, etc.
If you are into gaming or at least played a new game for the first time, chances are you went and looked for a guide to complete a certain level.
Be it on YouTube, Google, or Reddit, these gaming guides attract many gamers looking for help. If you think you’re an expert at your favorite game, then why not start making your own gaming content?
Game guides can be published in a variety of ways, including written guides on a website, as videos on YouTube, or as eBooks. While the eBook approach makes money through sales, the first two are usually monetized with advertisements and/or donations.
How to Begin
Find a well-liked game, identify the issues that players are encountering, educate yourself about these issues, and then guide others on how to solve them.
Aim for leveling tips and skill-building guides in popular multiplayer online games. Discuss build and mechanics guides for Player vs. Player games like Overwatch or Apex Legends.
Apart from that, you’ll definitely have the most success in single-player games with tutorials on how to get a certain Achievement or Trophy. Beginner Set-Up guides are trendy, but there is a lot of competition because of their popularity.
Start a Podcast or YouTube channel for gaming.
Feel like you can go for hours talking about your favorite games? Consider making a gaming-related daily, weekly, or monthly show. It may be a roundtable debate based on opinions, a series of interviews with dedicated gamers, strategies for a particular game, or anything else that sounds exciting to you.
Ads, sponsorships, and other types of YouTube monetization can be used to generate revenue from podcasts and YouTube videos.
It’s also worth mentioning that podcast content doesn’t need to be as in-depth as a guide, nor does your personality need to be as distinctive as a streamer.
For instance, you could create a channel just for gaming news from a particular genre. A key tip we would recommend is to follow a schedule that way, your audience can expect when your content is released, and they won’t miss out when you post.
Start Live Streaming Video Games
If you’re into gaming, then you’ve probably come across video game streaming since it’s become so popular since the Coronavirus lockdown.
One of the biggest streaming websites, Twitch, saw a surge in viewership during that time period, and this has led to many people getting inspired to start their own streaming channels.
Anyone can start streaming thanks to the low barrier to entry. All you need is a reliable gaming computer, an engaging personality, decent gaming skills, good internet connection, and you’re well on your way to building an audience and monetizing it.
Sell Your Gaming Account and other digital content
If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance that you have been into gaming already. If so, you also probably have old gaming consoles and accounts filled with downloaded games that you don’t play anymore. Here’s a quick tip, you can sell or even rent those accounts to new gamers who are looking to buy games for cheap. Not only that, but you may also sell the same account to multiple people, as account sharing is a thing nowadays.
While you won’t make a huge amount from this, it could be just enough to allow you to purchase your next few games. Just do a bit of research to see what the demand is like and how much the games are selling for on other sites.
Playing video games for money is still work
Games allow us to escape reality, which makes them enjoyable. When playing video games becomes your profession, the escapist part fades away, and probably so does the enjoyment.
However, if you love playing video games and still want to make some money while doing it, then consider some of these online games that pay real money.
Kashkick
If games like Scrabble Go, Kings of Avalon, and Star Slots pique your interest, then check this out; if you can level up to level 16 on Scrabble Go within a week, Kashkick will reward you with $2.50.
Now you might be thinking a week is too long for that reward, but if you really enjoy playing it, then it could be a matter of hours! There are some games with higher rewards.
For instance, if you reach level 17 in King of Avalon within 20 days after signing up, you can receive $20. You have the option to cash out using PayPal once you have $10 in your account.
Lucktastic
Both Android and iOS devices can use Lucktastic without the need to buy the app. Basically, it is a digital scratch-off ticket that allows for limitless plays anywhere in the world. There are many other ways to get money while playing games.
You can use tickets to win anything from 1$ to hundreds of dollars, or you can just collect points every time regardless of the amount you win. The points can later be exchanged for gift cards for retailers like Amazon and others.
SwagIQ
If you have a knack for Trivia games and you like to be competitive, then SwagIQ is a perfect match for you. Take part in online multiplayer tournaments, all based around trivia knowledge with multiple choice answers styled questions.
Find out the length of your knowledge in this time limit questions with 10 seconds to answer. Get this free-to-download application today on your iOS or Android devices. Join tournaments, answers questions, and win in-game currency that can be later exchanged for gift cards and also cash!
Conclusion
Now give yourself a pat on the back for learning different ways to make money through gaming. Find out what works best for you and go out there, play your favorite games, and start cashing in real money!
