THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL GAMER

The internet is creating more millionaires than any other human invention.

Many young people are now making tons of money from their passion turned into a profession. The eSports industry has been estimated to have a total worth of about $15 billion by 2023.

Do you have a passion for playing games and your parents think you are insane or does everybody around you thinks it is not the best decision you should make? Do you think have the grit to enter professional gaming as a career path? Then I will show you what to do to become the gamer millionaire that you aspire to be.

 

Earning millions by playing video games sounds like a myth, listen to what I have to say first. The road to becoming a professional requires a lot of hard work, talent, and dedication. Gaming must be your passion to succeed in this career. Here are the things you need to know to become a millionaire as a gamer.

 

Who is a Professional Gamer?

Have you heard this term before? A professional gamer plays video games full time and competes at several tournaments to win prizes. They can be part of a team and are paid by advertisers when play. The focus of the professional gamer is playing the games with a level of mastery that can only be achieved by putting in several hours of study and practice. The non-negotiable skills to develop are hand-eye coordination, the ability to solve complex problems, and fast reflexes.

 

Difference between a Professional Gamer and a Streamer

It is important to know the difference between the two. The majority of what you find on social media are streamers and an amateur can do this. Streamers post live videos on social media like YouTube and Twitch. The revenue is gotten from growing their audience and following on that social media platform. Streamers usually work for themselves and can choose their schedule. A professional gamer generates revenue from sponsorship or playing for a team. Generally speaking, gamers generate more money when compared to streamers.

 

Step by Step Guide to Become a Professional Gamer.

Step 1: Game, Platform, and Genre

Mastery is the language of gaming; as you are starting, you want to stay with a game, platform, or genre long enough to master it. It is impossible to master all the various games we have and where they are played. You can choose more than one option but remember that specificity will help master it faster.

The first thing to do is to choose a genre e.g. racing game. Then you choose a platform where you will be playing. Examples are PC gaming or PS4 while PC gaming is the commonest. Go ahead and choose some games to focus on. Fortnite, Dota 2, and League of Legends are some popular ones.

 

Step 2: Practice! Practice! Practice!

Have you heard of the 10,000 hours rule; it is the estimated number of hours needed to gain mastery at any endeavor through focused learning. Spend time researching strategies and testing them out and receiving feedback to optimize your gameplay.  Learn from other professional gamers online; you will pick one or two tips from them. They are everywhere online. Go find them!

 

Step 3: Gaming Communities

Getting noticed is the most important part of your career. No matter how good you are, if no one sees your talent, it will not yield returns for you. Joining a community is the fastest and cheapest way to get people to know you. The community can be offline or online.

The community will provide you with a good network of people with the same mindset and goal which is needed as you grow. You will get to practice together and learn from one another.

 

Step 4: Investment in Good Gaming Gear

This is obvious right; you need the basic gear at the onset so as not to create a hindrance to your gaming experience. 

These are the gears you need:

·        Gaming Personal Computer

·        Gaming Headset

·        A High-Resolution Monitor

·        Gaming Keyboard

·        A Light Reduction Glasses

·        Gaming Mouse

·        A good Mouse Pad

·        Gaming Chair

·        A good microphone and webcam

·        Stereo Speakers

 

Becoming a professional requires some money but you can start with what you have and start practicing.

Step 5: Compete Locally First

You need to make people in your locality see your skill level. Joining a gaming community creates this opportunity for you. Be an active member of the community and attend local events to try out your skill level to assess yourself. Winning these local events is crucial to visibility

Step 6: Join a Team

Winning in the local events will help you in joining a team. The team can have a coach that regularly gives the team members strategies to improve their skills. Teams look for the best talent that is why winning at the local event helps a lot. Become the best at your game and teams will come looking for you. You can go and meet teams to ask for a vacancy to join their team. Reach out to them; you might be surprised they have been waiting for you.

 

Step 7: League and Tournament Competitions

Tournaments happen both offline and online. You can start by attending some league to just observe before putting your name for the competition. Now that you have aced local events and you are in a team, it is time to enter more difficult tournaments to sharpen your skills and become a professional

 

Step 8: Sponsorship Deals

The height of your career and where the best revenues are generated is from sponsorship deals. Brands pay professionals to help them promote their products.  The large following you have helps the brand improve its awareness and lead to sales.

 

CONCLUSION

The internet has made several opportunities to create wealth available. Now that you know what you need to become a professional, I want you to remember three things; Passion! Practice and Perseverance are the key traits you need to succeed.