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Who has considered it? What might be the salary? What might be the qualifications? How might you prepare? What games would be really cool to play for money?
 
I don't have the skills to be a professional gamer. But I do know the Minecraft player Jhon Bams makes 600k+ a year playing Minecraft on Twitch. It might be more than that now. Because that leak was about 2 years ago.

That guy plays Minecraft on Twitch 7 days a week. I don't have that kind of dedication or skill to sit there and play 7 days a week. However, if you're a skilled player I say go for it.
 
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Soulwatcher said:
I don't have the skills to be a professional gamer. But I do know the Minecraft player Jhon Bams makes 600k+ a year playing Minecraft on Twitch. It might be more than that now. Because that leak was about 2 years ago.

That guy plays Minecraft on Twitch 7 days a week. I don't have that kind of dedication or skill to sit there and play 7 days a week. However, if you're a skilled player I say go for it.
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I wonder the efforts and energy he must have done in growing that big. I know for sure that becoming a skilled gamer takes a lot of energy, resources and time.
 
Henrywrites said:
I wonder the efforts and energy he must have done in growing that big. I know for sure that becoming a skilled gamer takes a lot of energy, resources and time.
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He has been doing it for over 10 years. So he has a big following, and he is every entertaining and has a lot of interaction with his viewers. I could watch him all day and have a great time if I didn't have real life obligations.
 
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He has been doing it for over 10 years. So he has a big following, and he is every entertaining and has a lot of interaction with his viewers. I could watch him all day and have a great time if I didn't have real life obligations.
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I believe that connecting with his followers was one of the ways that he was able to capture more of the friends of the followers to join his channel. People want to follow someone who can help them understand their interests better.
 
Being a professional gamer needs cognitive and psychomotor skills at the very highest levels to succeed. Only few players that I know arr the top professional gamers that make millions. The rest just make an average income. I would love to know though, does game streaming falls into professional gaming?
 
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I would love to know though, does game streaming falls into professional gaming?
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That would depend on if you're doing it for a living or not. If you can stream and make enough money to live and do it as a full-time job, then I would say you're a professional gamer. But sadly it's super hard to make a living from streaming because so many people do it.
 
When I was live streaming and spending a lot of time creating video game content for platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and even Twitch, I did consider going into professional gaming and it was something I had an urge to do at the time.

I ended up deciding against it after I had looked into it more. Don't get me wrong, the money you can make is amazing but the stress and pressure that comes with it, I have a feeling it would have caused me to burn out gaming and that is something I would hate to see happen.
 
I have never given professional gaming a thought as a job. I enjoy myself by playing video games. I am aware, though, that some people can make a career out of esports. The teams that these people play for pay them, but streamers get compensated through sponsorships and advertising.
 
Shortie said:
When I was live streaming and spending a lot of time creating video game content for platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and even Twitch, I did consider going into professional gaming and it was something I had an urge to do at the time.
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Did you make any money while you were doing all that? And how many viewers did you have and how many followers did you have?
 
I seek competitive gaming and I wish I could step up my game to reach that level. I know that success in gaming requires both skills and dedication. Popular games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and CS:GO offer such opportunities for the professional gamers.
 
Fidelia said:
Being a professional gamer needs cognitive and psychomotor skills at the very highest levels to succeed. Only few players that I know arr the top professional gamers that make millions. The rest just make an average income. I would love to know though, does game streaming falls into professional gaming?
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No, professional gaming refers to competing in tournaments for prize money, where players are paid for their skill.
Streaming can be a profession or a hobby, but it is not the same as professional gaming. Some professional gamers also stream to supplement their income, but streaming alone does not make someone a professional gamer.
Professional gaming is mainly focused on competition, where streaming is more about entertainment and community engagement.
 
cpvr said:
No, professional gaming refers to competing in tournaments for prize money, where players are paid for their skill.
Streaming can be a profession or a hobby, but it is not the same as professional gaming. Some professional gamers also stream to supplement their income, but streaming alone does not make someone a professional gamer.
Professional gaming is mainly focused on competition, where streaming is more about entertainment and community engagement.
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Yes, you're absolutely right! There is a big difference between professional gaming and streaming as activities. High level competitions in gaming require top level skills rather than just a casual play.
 
Professional gaming is good and I heard they earn around $50,000 to over a million dollars. But I don't see myself playing games professionally. A lot still needs to be learnt.
 
I have never considered pro gaming and I will never do pro gaming. I play games as a form of entertainment. Interestingly, I have made money by writing game reviews and games related posts and articles.
 
Nomad said:
I have never considered pro gaming and I will never do pro gaming. I play games as a form of entertainment. Interestingly, I have made money by writing game reviews and games related posts and articles.
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I've observed a bit of competitive games, but I feel I am no good at gaming in a professional level. A lot of commitment, practice, and a high level of skill are required which I don't have. I keep it at the level of entertainment.
 
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Game industry is bigger than movies and music industry combined, so there is a lot of money to be made. Therefore, you can still try to do pro gaming if you have interest and passion. The more you play, the better you become.
 
Absolutely: the demands for dedication, skill, and practice required to become a pro gamer are vast. But I believe it's a phenomenal thing that the development of the gaming industry has led to some people being able to make a living doing what they love.
 
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